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TriggerAsanaReal-timeUpdated June 2026

How do I trigger when a new Asana task is created?

Short answer: In TinyCommand, add the Asana New Task trigger to a workflow and publish. It listens through a Asana webhook and fires your workflow within seconds of the event, with no polling and no code. Add a filter if you only want some events to start a run.

Trigger workflows on New Task in Asana — start free All 1 Asana triggers
Trigger workflows on New Task in Asana — start free
Anatomy

What this trigger looks like in a workflow.

Drop it on the canvas. Configure a couple of fields. Publish.

In the builder
Trigger
New Task
When the matching event happens
watch for task createdwhen a new task is created in an asana projecttask addedwhen task creatednew task creatednew taskon task created
What this trigger returns
for the curious

You don’t need to read this. TinyCommand auto-maps every field into the visual picker so downstream nodes can pull values by clicking. We show it here for power users who want to know what’s on the wire.

{
  "task_gid": "9876543210",
  "task_name": "Write blog post draft",
  "created_at": "2026-04-11T10:00:00.000Z",
  "project_gid": "1234567890",
  "project_name": "Marketing Campaign",
  "created_by_gid": "1111111111",
  "created_by_name": "John Doe"
}
Output shape

Fields available to downstream nodes.

Every field below can be referenced by name in any action or filter that comes after this trigger.

FieldTypeExample
task_gidstring"9876543210"
task_namestring"Write blog post draft"
created_atstring"2026-04-11T10:00:00.000Z"
project_gidstring"1234567890"
project_namestring"Marketing Campaign"
created_by_gidstring"1111111111"
created_by_namestring"John Doe"
Pairs with

Drop these actions after New Task.

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FAQ

Questions about New Task.

How does the New Task trigger work in Asana?
Fires when a new task is created in the selected Asana project. The webhook is registered automatically when the workflow is published. The standard inbound hook for routing and mirroring.
Is the New Task trigger real-time?
Yes. New Task uses webhooks or push subscriptions, not polling. Your workflow fires within seconds of the event happening in Asana.
What data does New Task return?
The full event payload from Asana. The output shape table on this page lists every field, its type, and an example value so you can map fields into downstream nodes.
Can I filter New Task so only some events start a workflow?
Yes. Add a Filter node right after the trigger and match on any field, whether that's subject, sender, status, or anything else in the payload. Workflows only continue when the filter passes.
Do I need Asana admin permissions to use New Task?
For most Asana accounts a standard user can authorize the trigger. Some Asana plans require an admin to enable third-party webhooks. Check Asana's docs if the trigger fails to register.
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