ManualTrigger Automate

This workflow is ideal for:
- Project Managers looking to streamline task management by automating task creation and updates in Microsoft To Do.
- Team Leaders who want to keep track of task progress and improve team collaboration.
- Individuals who use Microsoft To Do for personal task management and want to automate repetitive actions.
- Developers and Automation Enthusiasts interested in integrating n8n with Microsoft To Do for custom solutions.

This workflow addresses the need for efficient task management by automating the process of:
- Creating new tasks in Microsoft To Do with high importance, ensuring that critical tasks are highlighted.
- Updating the status of tasks to 'inProgress', allowing users to track progress without manual intervention.
- Retrieving task details post-creation, which is essential for further updates or actions.

The workflow consists of the following steps:
1. Manual Trigger: The process begins when the user clicks the 'execute' button, initiating the workflow.
2. Create Task in Microsoft To Do: A task is created with a specified title and marked as high importance in a designated task list.
3. Update Task Status: Once the task is created, its status is updated to 'inProgress', indicating that work has commenced on the task.
4. Retrieve Task Details: Finally, the workflow retrieves the task details for any further actions or updates that may be necessary.

Users can customize this workflow by:
- Modifying Task Details: Change the title and importance parameters in the Microsoft To Do node to suit specific needs.
- Updating Task List: Adjust the taskListId to create tasks in different lists within Microsoft To Do.
- Altering Status Updates: Change the status in the update task node to reflect different stages of task completion (e.g., 'completed', 'waiting', etc.).
- Adding Additional Nodes: Integrate more nodes for further automation, such as sending notifications or logging task details to a database.