Create a new task in Todoist

Create a new task in Todoist with a simple manual trigger, streamlining your task management by quickly adding tasks directly when needed, enhancing productivity and organization.

7/8/2025
2 nodes
Simple
manualsimpletodoist
Categories:
Manual TriggeredSimple WorkflowProject Management
Integrations:
Todoist

Target Audience

  • Project Managers: Individuals managing projects who need a quick way to add tasks to Todoist.
    - Freelancers: Those who juggle multiple tasks and require an efficient task management solution.
    - Students: Learners who want to keep track of assignments and deadlines in a structured manner.
    - Busy Professionals: Anyone looking to streamline their to-do lists and enhance productivity.

    • Problem Solved

    This workflow addresses the challenge of quickly creating new tasks in Todoist without navigating through the application. It simplifies the task creation process by allowing users to trigger it manually, ensuring that tasks can be added on-the-fly based on immediate needs.

    Workflow Steps

  • Manual Trigger: The workflow begins when the user clicks the 'execute' button. This action initiates the workflow.
    2. Todoist Integration: Once triggered, the workflow sends a request to Todoist to create a new task. The task content can be specified in the parameters.
    3. Task Creation: The task is created in the user's Todoist account, allowing them to manage their tasks efficiently.

    • Customization Guide

  • Task Content: Users can modify the content parameter in the Todoist node to include specific details about the task they want to create.
    - Options: Additional options can be configured in the options parameter to customize task attributes such as priority, due dates, or labels.
    - Credentials: Ensure that the todoistApi credentials are set up correctly to allow the workflow to interact with the Todoist API.
    - Node Positioning: Users can adjust the visual layout of the nodes in the n8n editor for better clarity and organization of the workflow.