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ActionMissiveUpdated May 2026
How do I create a Missive task?
Short answer: Drop the "Missive → Create Missive Task" action anywhere in your workflow, map the inputs from upstream nodes, and publish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Team ID team | string | Optional | — |
Description description | string | Required | — |
State state | options | Optional | — |
Sample request
{"team": "{{trigger.team}}","description": "{{trigger.description}}","state": "{{trigger.state}}"}
Returns
{"tasks": {"id": "task_abc","state": "todo","description": "Follow up"}}
Use these fields in downstream nodes for routing, logging, or error handling.
Triggered by
Apps that pair well as the trigger for Create Missive Task.
Any of these apps can fire this action as part of a workflow.
FAQ
Questions about Create Missive Task.
What does the Create Missive Task action do in Missive?
Creates a task (optionally tied to a conversation) with due date and assignee. For "follow up with this customer in 3 days" or "ensure handoff complete" workflows.
What inputs does Create Missive Task require?
Required: Description. 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 Missive 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 Create Missive Task support batch operations?
Yes. Run Create Missive Task inside a Loop node to process arrays. Tiny Command handles Missive's rate limits automatically so you don't have to throttle manually.
More actions
Other Missive actions.
Action
List Missive Conversations
Paginated conversations with filters by inbox, label, status. For triage and capacity workflows.
ActionMissive Post Comment
Posts a team-only comment on a conversation thread. For AI-summarised context or escalation handoff notes that teammates see in-thread.
ActionMissive Send Email
Composes and sends a new email from a shared inbox, optionally threading into an existing conversation. For Missive-based shared inboxes where the email goes out as the team rather than an individual.
Send create missive task from your workflows.
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