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ActionTimeCampUpdated May 2026

How do I log time in TimeCamp from a workflow?

Short answer: Drop the "TimeCampCreate Time Entry" 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.

FieldTypeRequiredDescription
Date (YYYY-MM-DD)
date
stringRequired
Duration (seconds)
duration
stringRequired
Task ID
task_id
stringRequired
Note
note
stringOptional
Sample request
{
"date": "{{trigger.date}}",
"duration": "{{trigger.duration}}",
"task_id": "{{trigger.task_id}}",
"note": "{{trigger.note}}"
}
Returns
{
"entry_id": 5555
}

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

Triggered by

Apps that pair well as the trigger for Create Time Entry.

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

FAQ

Questions about Create Time Entry.

What does the Create Time Entry action do in TimeCamp?
Logs a time entry in TimeCamp against a task with a start/end (or duration) and optional note. Use it to convert calendar events or external tickets into billable time automatically.
What inputs does Create Time Entry require?
Required: Date (YYYY-MM-DD), Duration (seconds), Task ID. 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 TimeCamp 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 Time Entry support batch operations?
Yes. Run Create Time Entry inside a Loop node to process arrays. Tiny Command handles TimeCamp's rate limits automatically so you don't have to throttle manually.
More actions

Other TimeCamp actions.

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