Create time tracking projects from assigned collaboration tasks

When a task is assigned in Pastel, automatically create a project in DeskTime so team members can start tracking billable hours.

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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.

Pastel Explore Pastel →

Triggers

New post or update shared

Fires when a new post or update is shared in Pastel.

New comment or review

Fires when someone comments on or reviews an item in Pastel.

Task assigned

Fires when a task is assigned to someone in Pastel.

Actions

Create a post or update

Posts an update or announcement in Pastel.

Create a task

Creates a new task in Pastel.

Create a project or space

Creates a new project or workspace in Pastel.

Share a file or folder

Shares a file or folder in Pastel.

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.

Share updates in team channels when new clients are created When a new client is added in DeskTime, automatically create a project or space in Pastel to begin team collaboration. See details

Post status updates when new time entries are recorded When a new time entry is logged in DeskTime, automatically create a post or update in Pastel to keep project channels informed of recent billable work. See details

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FAQ

Common questions

Can Knit build “Create time tracking projects from assigned collaboration tasks” between Pastel and DeskTime?

Yes — describe it in the box above and Knit's Integrations Agent researches Pastel and DeskTime'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.

How do Pastel and DeskTime stay in sync?

Assigning work or making posts in Pastel can automatically establish matching projects or start timers in DeskTime, keeping project tracking seamless.

Can logged hours in DeskTime notify team members in Pastel?

Yes, when new time entries are logged or timers start in DeskTime, automated updates or posts can be shared instantly in Pastel.