Start tracking time when starting a task

When a task status changes or due date is approaching in Acute, automatically start a timer in busybusy so team members track their active work effortlessly.

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How Knit builds this workflow

The Agent researches both APIs and wires the trigger on one side to the action on the other — no pre-built connector required. Here is the vocabulary it has to work with.

Acute Explore Acute →

Triggers

New task created

Fires when a new task or card is created in Acute.

Task completed

Fires when a task in Acute is marked complete.

Due date approaching

Fires when a task's due date in Acute is coming up.

Comment added

Fires when a comment is added to a task in Acute.

Actions

Create task

Creates a new task in Acute.

Update task

Updates a task's status or assignee in Acute.

Add comment

Posts a comment on a task in Acute.

Move task

Moves a task in Acute to a different board or list.

busybusy Explore busybusy →

Triggers

New client added

Fires when a new client is added in busybusy.

New project created

Fires when a new project is created in busybusy.

New time entry logged

Fires when a new time entry is logged in busybusy.

Timer started

Fires when a timer is started in busybusy.

Actions

Create client

Creates a new client in busybusy.

Create project

Creates a new project in busybusy.

Create time entry

Logs a new time entry in busybusy.

Start timer

Starts a timer in busybusy.

Update task status from logged hours When a new time entry is logged in busybusy, automatically add a comment to the corresponding task in Acute summarizing the progress made. See details

Generate project tasks for new clients When a new client is added in busybusy, automatically create an onboarding task in Acute to assign to the account team. See details

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FAQ

Common questions

Can Knit build “Start tracking time when starting a task” between Acute and busybusy?

Yes — describe it in the box above and Knit's Integrations Agent researches Acute and busybusy's public API docs (or your own uploaded docs) and builds a working workflow, whether or not either app already has a pre-built connector.

How long does it take to build?

Minutes to a first working version, not weeks — you test it against real data before it goes anywhere near production.

Why integrate Acute with busybusy?

Connecting these platforms eliminates double entry by automatically syncing client projects, task deadlines, and tracked work hours across both systems.

Can completing a task in Acute log time in busybusy?

Yes, completing a task or starting work in Acute can automatically launch a timer or create a finalized time entry in busybusy.