Start tracking time when starting a task

When a task status changes or due date is approaching in Google Tasks, automatically start a timer in Tick 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.

Tick Explore Tick →

Triggers

New client added

Fires when a new client is added in Tick.

New project created

Fires when a new project is created in Tick.

New time entry logged

Fires when a new time entry is logged in Tick.

Timer started

Fires when a timer is started in Tick.

Actions

Create client

Creates a new client in Tick.

Create project

Creates a new project in Tick.

Create time entry

Logs a new time entry in Tick.

Start timer

Starts a timer in Tick.

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Triggers

New task created

Fires when a new task or card is created in Google Tasks.

Task completed

Fires when a task in Google Tasks is marked complete.

Due date approaching

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

Comment added

Fires when a comment is added to a task in Google Tasks.

Actions

Create task

Creates a new task in Google Tasks.

Update task

Updates a task's status or assignee in Google Tasks.

Add comment

Posts a comment on a task in Google Tasks.

Move task

Moves a task in Google Tasks to a different board or list.

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

Generate project tasks for new clients When a new client is added in Tick, automatically create an onboarding task in Google Tasks 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 Tick and Google Tasks?

Yes — describe it in the box above and Knit's Integrations Agent researches Tick and Google Tasks'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 Google Tasks with Tick?

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 Google Tasks log time in Tick?

Yes, completing a task or starting work in Google Tasks can automatically launch a timer or create a finalized time entry in Tick.