TriggerTodoistReal-timeUpdated June 2026

How do I trigger when a new Todoist task is added?

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

Use this trigger All 5 Todoist 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

new tasktask addedon task createdwhen task createdwatch for new taskwhen a new task is created in todoistnew 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.

{
  "id": "7891011121",
  "due": {
    "date": "2026-04-25",
    "string": "Apr 25",
    "is_recurring": false
  },
  "url": "https://todoist.com/showTask?id=7891011121",
  "labels": [
    "work",
    "urgent"
  ],
  "content": "Review quarterly report",
  "priority": 3,
  "parent_id": null,
  "created_at": "2026-04-23T09:15:00.000000Z",
  "creator_id": "123456",
  "project_id": "2203456789",
  "section_id": "7025",
  "description": "Check all figures before the board meeting",
  "is_completed": false
}

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
id	string	"7891011121"
due	object	{ … }
due.date	string	"2026-04-25"
due.string	string	"Apr 25"
due.is_recurring	boolean	false
url	string	"https://todoist.com/showTask?id=7891011121"
labels	array	["work","urgent"]
content	string	"Review quarterly report"
priority	number	3
parent_id	null	null
created_at	string	"2026-04-23T09:15:00.000000Z"
creator_id	string	"123456"
project_id	string	"2203456789"
section_id	string	"7025"
description	string	"Check all figures before the board meeting"
is_completed	boolean	false

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 Todoist?

Fires whenever a new task is created in Todoist. Use it to forward action items into another tracker or to remind an assignee.

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 Todoist.

What data does New Task return?

The full event payload from Todoist. 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 Todoist admin permissions to use New Task?

For most Todoist accounts a standard user can authorize the trigger. Some Todoist plans require an admin to enable third-party webhooks. Check Todoist's docs if the trigger fails to register.