TriggerGoogle TasksReal-timeUpdated May 2026
When does Google Tasks fire on task completion?
Short answer: Drop the "Google Tasks → Google Tasks Completed" trigger on your workflow canvas, add filters if you want them, and publish. It fires within seconds of the event in Google Tasks, not on a polling schedule.
Anatomy
What this trigger looks like in a workflow.
Drop it on the canvas. Configure a couple of fields. Publish.
In the builder
Trigger
Google Tasks Completed
When the matching event happens
when task completedtask donewatch for completed taskon task finishedwhen a task is marked completetask checked offtask marked done
What this trigger returns
for the curiousYou don’t need to read this. Tiny Command 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.
{"items": [{"id": "MTIzNDU2Nzg5MA","due": "2026-04-23T00:00:00Z","notes": "Monthly expenses for April","title": "Submit expense report","status": "completed","updated": "2026-04-23T15:30:00Z","position": "00000000000000000003","selfLink": "https://www.googleapis.com/tasks/v1/lists/@default/tasks/MTIzNDU2Nzg5MA","completed": "2026-04-23T15:30:00Z"}]}
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.
| Field | Type | Example |
|---|---|---|
| items | array | [{"id":"MTIzNDU2Nzg5MA","due":"2026-04-23T00:00:00Z","notes" |
Pairs with
Drop these actions after Google Tasks Completed.
FAQ
Questions about Google Tasks Completed.
How does the Google Tasks Completed trigger work in Google Tasks?
Fires when a task transitions to completed in any of the user's task lists. For "todo done → log to habit tracker" or "meeting follow-up done → ping the requester" personal-automation workflows.
Is the Google Tasks Completed trigger real-time?
Yes. Google Tasks Completed uses webhooks or push subscriptions, not polling. Your workflow fires within seconds of the event happening in Google Tasks.
What data does Google Tasks Completed return?
The full event payload from Google Tasks. 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 Google Tasks Completed 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 Google Tasks admin permissions to use Google Tasks Completed?
For most Google Tasks accounts a standard user can authorize the trigger. Some Google Tasks plans require an admin to enable third-party webhooks. Check Google Tasks's docs if the trigger fails to register.
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