Start tracking time when starting a task

When a task status changes or due date is approaching in Jira Software Cloud, automatically start a timer in Timing 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.

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Triggers

New task created

Fires when a new task or card is created in Jira Software Cloud.

Task completed

Fires when a task in Jira Software Cloud is marked complete.

Due date approaching

Fires when a task's due date in Jira Software Cloud is coming up.

Comment added

Fires when a comment is added to a task in Jira Software Cloud.

Actions

Create task

Creates a new task in Jira Software Cloud.

Update task

Updates a task's status or assignee in Jira Software Cloud.

Add comment

Posts a comment on a task in Jira Software Cloud.

Move task

Moves a task in Jira Software Cloud to a different board or list.

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Triggers

New client added

Fires when a new client is added in Timing.

New project created

Fires when a new project is created in Timing.

New time entry logged

Fires when a new time entry is logged in Timing.

Timer started

Fires when a timer is started in Timing.

Actions

Create client

Creates a new client in Timing.

Create project

Creates a new project in Timing.

Create time entry

Logs a new time entry in Timing.

Start timer

Starts a timer in Timing.

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

Generate project tasks for new clients When a new client is added in Timing, automatically create an onboarding task in Jira Software Cloud 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 Jira Software Cloud and Timing?

Yes — describe it in the box above and Knit's Integrations Agent researches Jira Software Cloud and Timing'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 Jira Software Cloud with Timing?

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 Jira Software Cloud log time in Timing?

Yes, completing a task or starting work in Jira Software Cloud can automatically launch a timer or create a finalized time entry in Timing.