TriggerGoogle TasksReal-timeUpdated May 2026

When does Google Tasks fire on new tasks?

Short answer: Drop the "Google Tasks → Google Tasks Created" 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.

Use this trigger All 2 Google Tasks triggers

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 Created

When the matching event happens

when task creatednew task addedwatch for new taskon task createdwhen a new task is addedtask addednew google task

What this trigger returns

for the curious

You 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": "2026-04-25T00:00:00Z",
      "notes": "Check updated projections from finance team",
      "title": "Review Q2 budget",
      "status": "needsAction",
      "updated": "2026-04-23T10:00:00Z",
      "position": "00000000000000000001",
      "selfLink": "https://www.googleapis.com/tasks/v1/lists/@default/tasks/MTIzNDU2Nzg5MA"
    }
  ]
}

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":"2026-04-25T00:00:00Z","notes"

Pairs with

Drop these actions after Google Tasks Created.

Add Labels to Message

Gmail · Email

Raw API Request

Slack · Communication

Add Sheet Tab

Google Sheets · Spreadsheets & Databases

Create Company

HubSpot · CRM & Sales

FAQ

Questions about Google Tasks Created.

How does the Google Tasks Created trigger work in Google Tasks?

Fires when a new task is added to any of the user's lists. For "task created from Gmail-side action → sync to project tracker" workflows.

Is the Google Tasks Created trigger real-time?

Yes. Google Tasks Created uses webhooks or push subscriptions, not polling. Your workflow fires within seconds of the event happening in Google Tasks.

What data does Google Tasks Created 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 Created 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 Created?

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.

More triggers

Other Google Tasks triggers.

Trigger

Google Tasks Completed

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.

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