Create project tasks from chat mentions
When someone is mentioned in a message in Flock, automatically create a task in Acute to track the follow-up work.
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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 →
TriggersFires when a new task or card is created in Acute.
Fires when a task in Acute is marked complete.
Fires when a task's due date in Acute is coming up.
Fires when a comment is added to a task in Acute.
Creates a new task in Acute.
Updates a task's status or assignee in Acute.
Posts a comment on a task in Acute.
Moves a task in Acute to a different board or list.
Flock Explore Flock →
TriggersFires when a new message is posted to a channel in Flock.
Fires when your team or a keyword is mentioned in Flock.
Fires when a new channel is created in Flock.
Fires when a new file is shared in Flock.
Posts a message to a channel in Flock.
Sends a direct message to a person in Flock.
Creates a new channel in Flock.
Adds a user to a channel in Flock.
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Common questions
Can Knit build “Create project tasks from chat mentions” between Acute and Flock?
Yes — describe it in the box above and Knit's Integrations Agent researches Acute and Flock'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.
Can my team get alerted in chat when deadlines are approaching?
Yes, when a task due date is approaching in Acute, you can send an automated message or direct alert in Flock.
How can I turn chat conversations into project tasks?
When a team member is mentioned in a message in Flock, you can automatically create a task in Acute.