Update task status from logged hours

When a new time entry is logged in DeskTime, automatically add a comment to the corresponding task in ProjectManager summarizing the progress made.

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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.

ProjectManager Explore ProjectManager →

Triggers

New task created

Fires when a new task, job or item is created in ProjectManager.

Task completed

Fires when a task in ProjectManager is marked complete.

Due date approaching

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

Status changed

Fires when a task, job or project changes status in ProjectManager.

Actions

Create task

Creates a new task, job or item in ProjectManager.

Update task

Updates a task's status or assignee in ProjectManager.

Add comment

Posts a comment on a task in ProjectManager.

Assign task

Assigns a task in ProjectManager to a team member.

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.

Start tracking time when starting a task When a task status changes or due date is approaching in ProjectManager, automatically start a timer in DeskTime so team members track their active work effortlessly. See details

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

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FAQ

Common questions

Can Knit build “Update task status from logged hours” between ProjectManager and DeskTime?

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

Why integrate ProjectManager 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 ProjectManager log time in DeskTime?

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