Create project tasks from chat mentions
When someone is mentioned in a message in Slack, automatically create a task in Motion to track the follow-up work.
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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.
Slack Explore Slack →
TriggersFires when a new message is posted to a channel in Slack.
Fires when your team or a keyword is mentioned in Slack.
Fires when a new channel is created in Slack.
Fires when a new file is shared in Slack.
Posts a message to a channel in Slack.
Sends a direct message to a person in Slack.
Creates a new channel in Slack.
Adds a user to a channel in Slack.
Motion Explore Motion →
TriggersFires when a new task or card is created in Motion.
Fires when a task in Motion is marked complete.
Fires when a task's due date in Motion is coming up.
Fires when a comment is added to a task in Motion.
Creates a new task in Motion.
Updates a task's status or assignee in Motion.
Posts a comment on a task in Motion.
Moves a task in Motion to a different board or list.
More Slack + Motion workflows
Send task completion alerts to team channels
When a task is completed in Motion, automatically post a message in Slack so the rest of the team knows the work is finished.
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Alert team members about upcoming task due dates
When a task due date is approaching in Motion, send a direct message in Slack so assignees stay on schedule.
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Common questions
Can Knit build “Create project tasks from chat mentions” between Slack and Motion?
Yes — describe it in the box above and Knit's Integrations Agent researches Slack and Motion'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.
Can my team get alerted in chat when deadlines are approaching?
Yes, when a task due date is approaching in Motion, you can send an automated message or direct alert in Slack.
How can I turn chat conversations into project tasks?
When a team member is mentioned in a message in Slack, you can automatically create a task in Motion.