Create a project, tag, and time entry, and update the time entry in Clockify

For Clockify, this workflow automates the creation of a project, tagging, and time entry, followed by updating the time entry. It streamlines time tracking by integrating multiple tasks into a single manual trigger, ensuring efficient project management and accurate time logging.

7/8/2025
5 nodes
Medium
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Categories:
Manual TriggeredBusiness Process AutomationMedium Workflow
Integrations:
Clockify

Target Audience

  • Project Managers: Need to track time and manage projects efficiently.
    - Freelancers: Want to keep an accurate record of billable hours.
    - Teams: Require collaboration on projects and need to manage tags effectively.
    - Time Tracking Enthusiasts: Interested in automating their time tracking processes.

    • Problem Solved

    This workflow automates the process of creating a project, tagging it, entering time, and updating that time entry in Clockify. It eliminates manual data entry, reducing errors and saving time. Users can easily manage their time tracking without repetitive tasks.

    Workflow Steps

  • Manual Trigger: The workflow starts when the user clicks 'execute'.
    2. Create Project: A new project named n8n-docs is created in the specified workspace with a note, color, and visibility settings.
    3. Create Tag: A tag named docs is created in the same workspace for better categorization.
    4. Create Time Entry: A time entry is logged from 2020-10-05 08:30 AM to 09:30 AM with a description and associated tag.
    5. Update Time Entry: The newly created time entry is updated to associate it with the project created in step 2.

    • Customization Guide

  • Change Project Name: Modify the name parameter in the Clockify node.
    - Adjust Time Entry: Update the start and end times in the Clockify2 node to reflect your actual working hours.
    - Add More Tags: Include additional tag IDs in the tagIds array to categorize your time entries further.
    - Workspace ID: Ensure the workspaceId matches your Clockify workspace to avoid errors in the workflow.