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Choose a trigger
A trigger is the event that starts your Zap—like a "Completed Task" from Asana.
Add your action
An action happens after the trigger—such as "Create Story" in Shortcut.
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Supported triggers and actions
Zapier helps you create workflows that connect your apps to automate repetitive tasks. A trigger is an event that starts a workflow, and an action is an event a Zap performs.
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- Project
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Triggered when you create a new tag.
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Practical ways you can use Asana and Shortcut
Send Shortcut data to Asana for project tracking.
When a new story is created in Shortcut, automatically add a new task in Asana. This ensures that data science projects remain aligned with organizational goals, making tracking and reporting easier throughout the data pipeline.
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Sync tasks between Asana and Shortcut.
When a new task is created in Asana, automatically create a corresponding story in Shortcut. This reduces the need for manual duplication, keeping both platforms updated at all times and ensuring IT teams can focus on resolving issues rather than administrative work.
ITTrack Shortcut tasks in Asana.
When a new completed task is updated on Shortcut, automatically mark it as complete in Asana. This creates a single source of truth for project progress, ensuring your team is always on the same page.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Asana + Shortcut integrations
New to automation with Zapier? You're not alone. Here are some answers to common questions about how Zapier works with Asana and Shortcut
How can I integrate Asana and Shortcut?
You can integrate Asana and Shortcut using third-party automation tools like Zapier. Begin by setting up an account with us, then create a 'Zap' where you choose Asana as the trigger app and Shortcut as the action app. This setup will help in syncing tasks and project updates between both platforms.
What triggers are available for the Asana to Shortcut integration?
When integrating Asana with Shortcut, you can use triggers such as 'New Task', 'Task Completed', or 'Project Updated' in Asana. These triggers will initiate actions like creating a story or updating a project's state in Shortcut.
Can I create new tasks automatically in Shortcut when something happens in Asana?
Yes, with our integration, you can set up workflows to automatically create new stories in Shortcut whenever a new task is added in Asana. You just need to set this as an action while configuring your automation.
Are there any actions specific to task completion that can be used with this integration?
Yes, you can configure actions like marking a story as completed in Shortcut whenever a task is marked complete in Asana, ensuring real-time updates across both platforms.
How does our integration handle project updates from Asana to Shortcut?
Our integration allows project update triggers from Asana which can lead to corresponding actions such as updating project details or states within your teams’ workspace on Shortcut.
Is there a way to sync only specific projects or tasks from Asana to Shortcut?
Absolutely, you can set filters and conditions during the setup of your ‘Zap’ that let you sync only selected projects or tasks based on criteria such as project name, task priority, or tags.
Can I control what information is passed from Asana into Shortcut during integration?
Yes, during the setup process, you have the ability to customize which task attributes (like description, tags, due dates) get passed over into stories or epics within Shortcut. This ensures only relevant information is synchronized.
