ActionAsanaUpdated May 2026

How do I update an Asana task?

Short answer: Drop the "Asana → Update Task" action anywhere in your workflow, map the inputs from upstream nodes, and publish.

Use this action All 15 Asana actions

Inputs

The fields this action accepts.

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

Field	Type	Required	Description
Task GID task_gid	string	Required	Asana task GID — a numeric global ID (16+ digits). Find via List Tasks or Search Tasks. Not the task name.
Task Name name	string	Optional	Task Name
Description notes	string	Optional	Description
Assignee assignee	string	Optional	Asana user GID, the literal 'me', or an email belonging to a workspace member.
Due Date due_on	string	Optional	Due Date. e.g. "YYYY-MM-DD"
Completed completed	options	Optional	Completed. Options: Yes, No

Sample request

{
  "task_gid": "e.g. 1234567890",
  "name": "{{trigger.name}}",
  "notes": "{{trigger.notes}}",
  "assignee": "user@company.com",
  "due_on": "YYYY-MM-DD"
}

Returns

{
  "data": {
    "gid": "12345",
    "name": "Updated task",
    "completed": true
  }
}

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

Triggered by

Apps that pair well as the trigger for Update Task.

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

Google Sheets → Asana

2 Google Sheets triggers

HubSpot → Asana

18 HubSpot triggers

FAQ

Questions about Update Task.

What does the Update Task action do in Asana?

Updates fields on an existing Asana task: name, notes, assignee, due date, completed, or custom fields. Only the fields you pass are changed.

What inputs does Update Task require?

Required: Task 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 Update Task support batch operations?

Yes. Run Update Task inside a Loop node to process arrays. Tiny Command handles Asana's rate limits automatically so you don't have to throttle manually.

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