Start tracking time when starting a task

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

DeskTime Explore DeskTime →

Triggers

New client added

Fires when a new client is added in DeskTime.

New project created

Fires when a new project is created in DeskTime.

New time entry logged

Fires when a new time entry is logged in DeskTime.

Timer started

Fires when a timer is started in DeskTime.

Actions

Create client

Creates a new client in DeskTime.

Create project

Creates a new project in DeskTime.

Create time entry

Logs a new time entry in DeskTime.

Start timer

Starts a timer in DeskTime.

ClickUp Explore ClickUp →

Triggers

New task created

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

Task completed

Fires when a task in ClickUp is marked complete.

Due date approaching

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

Comment added

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

Actions

Create task

Creates a new task in ClickUp.

Update task

Updates a task's status or assignee in ClickUp.

Add comment

Posts a comment on a task in ClickUp.

Move task

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

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

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

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FAQ

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Can Knit build “Start tracking time when starting a task” between DeskTime and ClickUp?

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

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 ClickUp log time in DeskTime?

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