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ActionAsanaUpdated June 2026

How do I fetch an Asana project by GID?

Short answer: You can get project in Asana by hand from its own interface, but it won’t repeat itself. On TinyCommand, add the Asana Get Project action to a workflow, map its 2 inputs from any upstream app, and it runs automatically every time the trigger fires. No code, and a free tier to start.

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Inputs

The fields this action accepts.

Every field can be mapped from an upstream trigger, AI step, table row, or hard-coded literal.

FieldTypeRequiredDescription
Project GID
project_gid
stringRequiredAsana project GID — a numeric global ID. Find via List Projects.
Fields
opt_fields
stringOptionalComma-separated field names to include
Sample request
{
  "project_gid": "e.g. 1234567890",
  "opt_fields": "e.g. name,owner,due_date,color,members"
}
Returns
{
  "data": {
    "gid": "1234567890",
    "name": "Marketing Q1",
    "color": "light-green",
    "owner": {
      "gid": "456",
      "name": "John"
    },
    "archived": false,
    "due_date": "2025-03-31",
    "permalink_url": "https://app.asana.com/0/1234567890"
  }
}

Use these fields in downstream nodes for routing, logging, or error handling.

Triggered by

Apps that pair well as the trigger for Get Project.

Any of these apps can fire this action as part of a workflow.

Gmail → Asana
1 Gmail triggers
Slack → Asana
13 Slack triggers
Google Sheets → Asana
2 Google Sheets triggers
HubSpot → Asana
18 HubSpot triggers
FAQ

Questions about Get Project.

What does the Get Project action do in Asana?
Retrieves an Asana project by its GID with name, owner, team, members, and custom field settings. Used to enrich a trigger or render a project picker.
What inputs does Get Project require?
Required: Project GID. Every input accepts a static value or a variable from any upstream node in your workflow.
Can I use dynamic inputs from earlier workflow nodes?
Yes. Any field on this action can pull values from upstream nodes, whether that's a form response, a trigger payload, an AI output, or a lookup result.
What happens if Asana returns an error?
The workflow pauses on the failed node, the error message is captured in the run log, and you can retry the run with one click. Auto-retry policies are configurable per workflow with exponential backoff up to 5 attempts.
Does Get Project support batch operations?
Yes. Run Get Project inside a Loop node to process arrays. TinyCommand handles Asana's rate limits automatically so you don't have to throttle manually.
More actions

Other Asana actions.

Action
Add Comment
Adds a comment (story) to an Asana task. Used for automation activity logs, AI summary notes, or status broadcasts.
Action
Add Tag to Task
Adds an existing tag to an Asana task. Used to tag based on AI classification or to auto-categorize incoming tasks.
Action
Create Section
Creates a new section in an Asana project. Sections organize the task list (or columns in board view); useful for templated project scaffolding.
Action
Create Subtask
Creates a subtask under an existing Asana task with name, assignee, due date, and notes. Used for templated work breakdowns.
Action
Create Task
Creates a new task in an Asana project with name, notes, assignee, due date, section, tags, and custom fields. The standard write action for piping forms or external tickets into Asana.
Action
Delete Task
Deletes a task from Asana by GID. Moves to trash for 30 days before permanent deletion.
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