Asana + Box

Create tasks in Asana for new files in Box

Stay on top of your project management effortlessly with this workflow. When a new file is uploaded in Box, a related task is created in Asana right away. This process helps streamline your responsibilities, reducing manual effort and enabling you and your team to focus more on crucial tasks. Improve your productivity by embracing this efficient system.

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New File
Triggers when you add a new file to a folder.
TriggerPolling
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Create Task
Creates a new task in Asana with specified details.
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Supported triggers and actions

New Comment
Triggers when someone comments on a file in a folder you own/collaborate on.
Trigger
Polling
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- FolderRequired
- Share
Trigger
Polling
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Task Assigned to You
Triggered when you are assigned a task.
Trigger
Polling
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- File IdRequired
- MessageRequired
Action
Write
- Folder
- Name of New FolderRequired
Action
Write

- FolderRequired
- Name of New FileRequired
- File ContentRequired
- Share this file?
Action
Write
- File NameRequired
- Folder
- File Extensions
Action
Search

- Workspace
- Project
Trigger
Polling
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- WorkspaceRequired
- ProjectRequired
Trigger
Instant
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- ProjectRequired
- Task
- Workspace
Trigger
Polling
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- WorkspaceRequired
- ProjectRequired
Trigger
Instant
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- WorkspaceRequired
- ProjectRequired
Trigger
Instant
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- WorkspaceRequired
- ProjectRequired
Trigger
Instant
Try It
- WorkspaceRequired
- ProjectRequired
- Fields
- Disclaimer
Trigger
Instant
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New Workspace/Organization
Triggered when you add a new workspace/organization.
Trigger
Polling
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- Task IDRequired
- WorkspaceRequired
- ProjectRequired
- SectionRequired
- Position in Section
- Before/After Task ID
Action
Write
- Helptext
- Workspace
- Project
- Tag
- NameRequired
- Task Fields
Action
Write
- Workspace / OrganizationRequired
- ProjectRequired
- Section NameRequired
- Section to Insert After
- Section to Insert Before
Action
Write
- Copy
- WorkspaceRequired
- Project
- Task TemplateRequired
- Task Name
Action
Write
- WorkspaceRequired
- Team
- NameRequired
- NotesRequired
Action
Write
- WorkspaceRequired
- ProjectRequired
- TaskRequired
- TextRequired
Action
Write
- Stop on errorRequired
- HTTP MethodRequired
- URLRequired
- Query string parameters
- Additional request headers
- Body
Action
Write
- Workspace
- NameRequired
Action
Search
- WorkspaceRequired
- ProjectRequired
- Section NameRequired
Action
Search
- Workspace
- Project
- Task IDRequired
- Maximum Results
- Comment Order
Action
Search
- Premium User Help Text
- Workspace IDRequired
- Projects (Any)
- Search Text
- Limit
- Is Subtask?
- Is Completed?
- Sort By
- Sort Ascending?
- Has Attachment?
- Is Blocking?
- Is Blocked?
- Created After
- Created Before
- Modified After
- Modified Before
- Task Type
- Custom Fields Help Text
Action
Search
- Email Address or IDRequired
Action
Search
- WorkspaceRequired
- NameRequired
- Team
- NotesRequired
Action
Search or write

Event
Triggers when a new event is performed (this is the activity stream).
Trigger
Polling
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- Folder
Trigger
Polling
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- EmailRequired
- FolderRequired
- RoleRequired
Action
Write
- FolderRequired
- FileRequired
- Name
- Share this file?
Action
Write
- File IdRequired
- New FolderRequired
- Action to Perform
Action
Write
- File IdRequired
- Message
- Due At
- Assign To
Action
Write
- Folder NameRequired
- Parent Folder
Action
Search
- WorkspaceRequired
- ProjectRequired
Trigger
Instant
Try It
- WorkspaceRequired
Trigger
Instant
Try It
- WorkspaceRequired
- ProjectRequired
Trigger
Instant
Try It
New Tag Created
Triggered when you create a new tag.
Trigger
Polling
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- WorkspaceRequired
- ProjectRequired
- SectionRequired
Trigger
Instant
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- Workspace / OrganizationRequired
Trigger
Polling
Try It
- Workspace / Organization
Trigger
Polling
Try It
- Task IDRequired
- TagRequired
Action
Write
- ProjectRequired
- TaskRequired
- FileRequired
Action
Write
- Workspace or Organization
- Project TemplateRequired
- Project NameRequired
- Privacy Setting
Action
Write
- WorkspaceRequired
- Parent TaskRequired
- Name
- Description
- Is the description rich text?
- Mark Task as complete?
- Mark Task as liked?
- Assignee
- Followers
- Tags
- Custom Field Info
Action
Write
- WorkspaceRequired
- Task NameRequired
- Task Description
- Enable Rich Text Formatting
- Assignee
- Followers
- Tags
- Mark Task as complete?
- Mark Task as liked?
- Custom Field Info
Action
Write
- Task IDRequired
- TagRequired
Action
Write
- Workspace
- Task IDRequired
- Mark as Complete
- Mark as Liked
- Task Name
- Assignee
- Followers
- Tags
- Description
- Use Rich Text Formatting
- Custom Field Info
Action
Write
- WorkspaceRequired
- ProjectRequired
- Completed Since (Includes Incomplete Tasks if Set)
- Limit
Action
Search
- Workspace/Organization
- Team
- Project NameRequired
- Include Archived Projects
Action
Search
- Workspace
- Project
- Task IDRequired
- Limit
Action
Search
- Task ID or GIDRequired
Action
Search
- WorkspaceRequired
- ProjectRequired
- Task NameRequired
Action
Search
- Email Address or User IDRequired
Action
Search
- Task ID or GIDRequired
- WorkspaceRequired
- Name
- Description
- Is the description rich text?
- Mark Task as complete?
- Mark Task as liked?
- Assignee
- Followers
- Tags
- Custom Field Info
Action
Search or write

About Asana

Asana is a leading work management platform that helps teams orchestrate their work, from daily tasks to strategic initiatives. With Asana, organizations have a living system of clarity where everyone can see, discuss, and execute their team’s priorities.

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About Box

Box lets you keep all your businesses files in one place for simple online collaboration.

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Asana + Box

Create tasks in Asana for new files in Box

New Comment

New File

Task Assigned to You

Add Comment to File

Create Folder

Create Text File

Find a File

Completed Task

New Comment on a Task

New Story

New Subtask

New Attachment Added to Task

Tag Added to Task

Updated Task

New Workspace/Organization

Add Task to Section of Project

Create Duplicate Task

Create Section

Create Task From Template

Create Project

Create Comment/Story

API Request (Beta)

Find Project

Find Section in Project

Find Task Comments

Find Tasks in Workspace

Find User

Find or Create Project

Event

New Folder

Add User as Collaborator

Upload File

Move/Copy File

Add Task to File

Find a Folder

New Task

New Project

New Completed Subtask

New Tag Created

Task Moved to Section

New Team

New User

Add Tag to Task

Attach File

Create Project From Template

Create Subtask

Create Task

Remove Tag from Task

Update Task

Find All Tasks From Project

Find Project V2

Find Task Attachments by Task ID

Find Task by ID

Find Task in Project

Find User V2

Find or Create Task

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