Start tracking time when starting a task

When a task status changes or due date is approaching in Asana, automatically start a timer in Monitask 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.

Asana Explore Asana →

Triggers

New task created

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

Task completed

Fires when a task in Asana is marked complete.

Due date approaching

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

Comment added

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

Actions

Create task

Creates a new task in Asana.

Update task

Updates a task's status or assignee in Asana.

Add comment

Posts a comment on a task in Asana.

Move task

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

Monitask Explore Monitask →

Triggers

New client added

Fires when a new client is added in Monitask.

New project created

Fires when a new project is created in Monitask.

New time entry logged

Fires when a new time entry is logged in Monitask.

Timer started

Fires when a timer is started in Monitask.

Actions

Create client

Creates a new client in Monitask.

Create project

Creates a new project in Monitask.

Create time entry

Logs a new time entry in Monitask.

Start timer

Starts a timer in Monitask.

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

Generate project tasks for new clients When a new client is added in Monitask, automatically create an onboarding task in Asana 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 Asana and Monitask?

Yes — describe it in the box above and Knit's Integrations Agent researches Asana and Monitask'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 Asana with Monitask?

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 Asana log time in Monitask?

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