TriggerAsanaReal-timeUpdated June 2026

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

Short answer: Drop the "Asana → New Task" trigger on your workflow canvas, add filters if you want them, and publish. It fires within seconds of the event in Asana, not on a polling schedule.

Use this trigger All 1 Asana 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

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. 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.

{
  "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.

Field	Type	Example
task_gid	string	"9876543210"
task_name	string	"Write blog post draft"
created_at	string	"2026-04-11T10:00:00.000Z"
project_gid	string	"1234567890"
project_name	string	"Marketing Campaign"
created_by_gid	string	"1111111111"
created_by_name	string	"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.