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2025-07-17

How to send a message to Slack when a new task is added to a project in Asana

n.watanabe
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Are you managing projects with Asana and facilitating team communication with Slack, yet struggling with missing task additions or the hassle of switching between apps?

This is where the integration of Asana and Slack using the no-code tool Yoom comes in handy.
With this integration, you can automatically notify Slack of task additions in Asana.
This will streamline your team's task management, reducing delays in responses and the burden of information sharing.

In this article, we will clearly explain how to send a message to Slack whenever a new task is added to an Asana project using Yoom.

  • Those who are using Asana and Slack separately
  • Those managing tasks with Asana and communicating with the team via Slack but find the information integration cumbersome
  • Those considering integrating Asana and Slack to streamline task notifications and progress sharing
  • Those looking to advance project management and workflow automation
  • Those who want to facilitate smooth information sharing in operations involving multiple teams, such as engineers and customer success

For those who want to try it immediately

This article introduces the integration method using the no-code tool "Yoom".
No complicated settings or operations are required, making it easy for non-engineers to implement.
You can start right away using the template below, so please give it a try!


■Overview

When a new task is added to a specific project in Asana, the information is automatically sent to a designated channel in Slack.

You can customize the Slack destination channel and message.

Setup Instructions

Connect each of the Asana and Slack apps with Yoom. (My App Integration)

・Specify the project with the trigger "When a new task is added to a specific project" in Asana.

・In Slack's "Send a message to a channel" operation, set the destination channel and message content.

Notes

Account integration settings are required for both Asana and Slack.

・Replace the Slack destination channel ID and message content with any desired values.

[What is Yoom]

Now, let's explain how to use the no-code tool Yoom to "send a message to Slack when a new task is added to an Asana project"!

How to Notify Slack of Task Additions in Asana

It is possible to achieve this by using Asana's API to receive notifications when a new task is added to an Asana project and using Slack's API to send notifications to a specified channel.
Generally, programming knowledge is required to achieve this, but with the no-code tool Yoom, it can be easily accomplished without programming knowledge.

The general flow is as follows:

  • Connect Yoom with Asana and Slack as My Apps
  • Copy the template
  • Configure the flow details
  • Turn on the trigger

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Step 1: Connect Asana and Slack as My Apps

After logging into Yoom, click "New Connection" from the "My Apps" menu on the left side.

When the search window appears, enter the app name and search.

Connect Asana as My App

First, sign in to Asana.
Next, allow permissions in Asana.

Then return to Yoom, and the My App connection will be complete.

Make sure it is added to the My Apps list.

Now the preparation is complete.

Next, we will move on to configuring the flow details, so click "Try it" from the banner below to copy the template.


■Overview

When a new task is added to a specific project in Asana, the information is automatically sent to a designated channel in Slack.

You can customize the Slack destination channel and message.

Setup Instructions

Connect each of the Asana and Slack apps with Yoom. (My App Integration)

・Specify the project with the trigger "When a new task is added to a specific project" in Asana.

・In Slack's "Send a message to a channel" operation, set the destination channel and message content.

Notes

Account integration settings are required for both Asana and Slack.

・Replace the Slack destination channel ID and message content with any desired values.

Step 2: Set Up Trigger

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First, set up the trigger in Asana.
The first page reflects the account information linked with My Apps.

If necessary, modify the title and check the account information before proceeding.
Next, set the trigger interval.

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The trigger interval can be set from 5 to 60 minutes, but please note that it may not be selectable depending on your Yoom plan.
In the image above, Asana tasks are checked every 5 minutes.

Select other required items from the options, perform operations on Asana, and then click "Test".

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If the task information registered in Asana is added to the output, click "Save" to complete the trigger setup.

Step 3: Set Up Slack Message

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Next, set up to notify Slack with task information.
On the first page, as before, modify the title and check the account information before proceeding.

Next, set the notification content using the output.

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The output section reflects the acquired information.
Once everything is entered, click "Test".

The test was successful, and a notification was received on Slack.

Click "Save" to complete all settings.

Finally, turn the trigger ON.

Now, whenever a task is added in Asana, a notification will automatically be sent to Slack.

The flow you set up is as follows.


■Overview

When a new task is added to a specific project in Asana, the information is automatically sent to a designated channel in Slack.

You can customize the Slack destination channel and message.

Setup Instructions

Connect each of the Asana and Slack apps with Yoom. (My App Integration)

・Specify the project with the trigger "When a new task is added to a specific project" in Asana.

・In Slack's "Send a message to a channel" operation, set the destination channel and message content.

Notes

Account integration settings are required for both Asana and Slack.

・Replace the Slack destination channel ID and message content with any desired values.

Further Automation

Change Notification Recipients Based on Priority

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You can change the notification recipients based on priority, such as notifying your supervisor for high-priority tasks.
It is also possible to arrange for high-priority items to be sent by email only.

For those with a large volume of tasks and the potential for information to get buried, changing the notification recipients based on priority can help prevent oversights!

Register Tasks in the Calendar

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You can automatically register task deadlines in the calendar.

Since you can see everything at a glance on the calendar, you will be able to quickly identify tasks with approaching deadlines. Additionally, by utilizing Google Calendar's reminder feature, you can reduce the panic of realizing "Today was the deadline!"

This is recommended for large teams or teams handling multiple tasks simultaneously.

Other Automation Examples Using Asana and Slack

Besides the flow introduced here, you can achieve various business automations using Asana and Slack.
All can be used with simple settings, so if there's anything you're interested in, please give it a try!

Other Automation Examples Using Asana and Slack

This is a flow bot that notifies Slack of task completions and deadlines.


Overview

This is a flow that retrieves tasks with a due date of today from Asana at a specified time every day and notifies them on Slack.

You can check tasks on Slack without logging into Asana, which improves work efficiency.

Feel free to change the Slack notification destination and message content as you like.

Additionally, it is possible to send notifications to your own DM.

■Notes

・Please integrate both Asana and Slack with Yoom.


■Overview

When a task in a specific Asana project is completed, the information is automatically sent to a designated Slack channel.

By integrating task completion notifications with frequently used chat tools, you can prevent any oversights in confirmation.

Customization of the Slack destination channel and message is possible.

Notes

Please integrate both Asana and Slack with Yoom.

・Replace the Slack destination channel ID and message content with your desired values.

Automation Example Using Asana

Get notified when a new task is created in Asana

Seamlessly share task information with your entire team for greater project transparency.


■Overview  

The flow "Notify Microsoft Teams when a new task is created in Asana" is a business workflow that seamlessly integrates task management and team communication. It instantly notifies Microsoft Teams of task additions in Asana, facilitating smooth information sharing across the team.
This prevents task oversight and delays in information transmission, ensuring smooth project progress.

■Recommended for  

  • Project managers who use Asana for task management  
  • Team leaders who want to enhance team communication in Microsoft Teams  
  • IT personnel who aim to streamline integration between multiple SaaS applications and automate operations  
  • Companies aiming to improve team productivity through timely sharing of task notifications

■Benefits of using this template  
When a new task is created in Asana, it is automatically notified to Microsoft Teams, saving the effort of manual notifications.
With new task information automatically shared in Microsoft Teams, it reduces the effort of meetings and information sharing, enabling efficient collaboration.  
Automation prevents human errors such as missed notifications and input mistakes in notification tasks, achieving highly reliable information sharing.


■Overview

The flow "Notify via Gmail when a new task is created in Asana" leverages the integration of Asana and Gmail to streamline task management.
It helps prevent overlooking tasks and delays in information sharing, enabling smooth project progress.

■Recommended for

  • Those who use Asana for project management and want to streamline task notifications
  • Team leaders who use Gmail regularly and wish to integrate task management with email notifications
  • Project managers who want to share information smoothly with stakeholders when new tasks are created
  • Business professionals who spend time on manual email notifications and want to improve work efficiency through automation
  • IT personnel in companies who want to enhance communication transparency through Asana and Gmail integration

■Benefits of using this template

  • Faster task notifications: Notifications are promptly sent via Gmail after a new task is created in Asana, allowing for smooth responses.
  • Increased work efficiency: Eliminating the need to send emails manually saves time and helps prevent work errors.
  • Enhanced information sharing: Task information can be seamlessly shared across the team, improving project transparency.

When a task is added to Asana, add an issue or task

Automatic information reflection reduces manual work, making business processes run more smoothly.


■Overview

This is a flow bot that automatically adds a card to Trello when a task is added to Asana.

Please use it when synchronizing information between Asana and Trello.

■Notes

・Please connect both Asana and Trello with Yoom.

・Information will be synchronized to Trello 5 to 15 minutes after a task is added in Asana.


■Overview

This is a flow bot that automatically adds an issue to Jira when a task is added in Asana. Please use it when synchronizing information between Asana and Jira.

■Notes

・Please integrate Asana, Jira, and Yoom.

・Information will be synchronized to Jira 5 to 15 minutes after a task is added in Asana.

・Please note that if the task description in Asana is empty, it will result in an error when linking to Jira.


■Overview

This is a flow to add tasks to Backlog when they are added to Asana.

■Recommended for

1. Those who utilize Asana for their work

・Those who manage task progress

・Those who perform centralized information management

2. Companies that use Backlog for project management

・Those who use it for task breakdown

■Benefits of using this template

Asana is a tool that allows you to visually manage tasks within a team.
By also managing tasks in Backlog, you can manage task details more thoroughly.
However, manually adding task information registered in Asana to Backlog can lead to significant time loss in the long run.

By utilizing this flow, you can automatically register tasks in Backlog by referencing task information from Asana, eliminating manual work.
By reducing manual work, you can allocate time to other tasks, making business operations smoother.
Additionally, you can automate information sharing with the team by integrating a chat tool with this flow.

■Notes

・Please integrate both Asana and Backlog with Yoom.

・You can select the trigger interval from 5, 10, 15, 30, or 60 minutes.

・Please note that the shortest trigger interval varies depending on the plan.

Notify me when a task is registered in Asana

The status of a task registration will be automatically notified, so you can expect to share information more quickly.


■Overview

This is a flow that automatically notifies Discord when a task is registered in Asana.

■Recommended for

1. Those who use Asana for task management

・Project managers who assign tasks and manage progress
・Those who use Asana to share task information with members

2. Those who conduct work-related communications on Discord

・Those who want to quickly share newly created tasks with members
・Those who share task information with members to prevent oversight

■Benefits of using this template

Many people use Asana as a task management tool.
It is an excellent service for efficiently managing tasks and projects.
However, when you want to share added tasks with members, you often find it cumbersome to send notifications manually.

By using this template, you can solve the above issues.
You can automatically notify Discord of task information registered in Asana, allowing you to share information quickly without the burden of manual notification.
Manual notifications often result in a time lag between task creation and notification, but automation minimizes delays in information sharing.

■Notes
・Please connect each with Yoom and Asana.
・You can select the trigger interval from 5, 10, 15, 30, or 60 minutes.
・Please note that the shortest trigger interval varies depending on the plan.


■Overview

This is a flow where a task added to Asana is automatically sent to Gmail.

By integrating Asana and Gmail, new tasks are automatically sent to Gmail, preventing any information management oversights or omissions.

The content sent to Gmail can be freely configured.

■Notes

・Please integrate both Asana and Gmail with Yoom.

Examples of Automation Using Slack

Notify me of specific content received

Automatic notifications based on specific keywords can potentially eliminate manual review.


■Overview

The flow "Receive an email containing specific keywords and send a DM notification to the person in charge on Slack" is a business workflow to ensure important emails in Gmail are not missed and can be responded to promptly.

■Recommended for

  • Business professionals who use Gmail regularly and want to prevent missing important emails
  • Managers who want to facilitate smooth communication within the team using Slack
  • Business personnel who want to automate tasks based on specific keywords and improve efficiency
  • Companies that want to strengthen the integration between email and chat tools and speed up information sharing

■Benefits of using this template

  • Enables quick response: You will be promptly notified when important emails arrive, improving response speed.
  • Improves information sharing efficiency: Information is shared with the entire team through Slack, facilitating smooth collaboration.
  • Automates tasks: Automatic notifications based on specific keywords eliminate the need for manual checks, saving time.

■Overview

The workflow "Notify Slack when a message with specific conditions is posted on Google Chat" facilitates seamless information integration between different communication tools.
For example, when a message containing specific keywords is posted on Google Chat, a notification is automatically sent to Slack.
This enhances the efficiency of information sharing across the team, ensuring that important messages are not missed.

■Recommended for

  • Team leaders who use Google Chat and Slack on a daily basis
  • IT personnel who want to automate information sharing between different chat tools
  • Company administrators who want to set up message notifications under specific conditions to improve work efficiency

■Benefits of using this template

Since messages with specific conditions posted on Google Chat are automatically notified on Slack, it eliminates the hassle of manual information sharing.
It ensures that messages with specific conditions received on Google Chat are reliably notified, reducing the risk of missing important interactions.
Automation prevents human error in information sharing, making business processes smoother.

Register and add messages containing specific keywords when they are received in Slack

Automation can prevent human error in creating issues and maintain a stable issue management process.


■Overview

The flow "Create a folder in Box based on a specific post in Slack" is a business workflow that automates the necessary folder creation through the integration of Slack and Box.
By utilizing this workflow, a folder is automatically created in Box when a message containing specific keywords is posted in Slack, enabling efficient file management.

■Recommended for

  • Business users who use Slack and Box regularly and feel challenged by information organization
  • Administrators who want to enhance integration with Slack while utilizing Box for project management and team collaboration
  • IT personnel in companies who want to reduce the hassle of manually creating folders and improve operational efficiency
  • Those who want to automate folder creation and smoothly proceed with document storage

■Benefits of using this template

  • Reduction of manual work: Box folders are automatically created triggered by Slack posts, reducing working time.
  • Centralized information management: Integration of Box and Slack makes it easier to organize related files.
  • Prevention of errors: Automation prevents human errors during folder creation.

■Overview

The flow "Create a card in Trello when a message containing a specific keyword is posted in Slack" is a business workflow that seamlessly integrates communication and task management. For example, when a message containing important project-related keywords is posted in Slack, a card is automatically created in Trello, preventing missed information and overlooked tasks. By utilizing this workflow, information sharing and task management within the team are centralized, leading to improved operational efficiency.

■Who should use this template

  • Those who use Slack and Trello regularly and want to strengthen information integration
  • Project managers who want to automate the transition from communication to task management within the team
  • Team leaders who want to eliminate the hassle of manually adding tasks to Trello each time
  • IT personnel in companies who want to prevent missed information and overlooked tasks, aiming for operational efficiency

■Benefits of using this template

Since a card is automatically created in Trello when a message containing a specific keyword is posted in Slack, you can eliminate the hassle of manually adding tasks.
Cards are added based on the content posted in Slack, maintaining the accuracy of information.
Additionally, by creating important information as cards, you can centralize information and make management easier.
Automation prevents human errors in task creation, enabling efficient task management.


■ Overview

The flow "Automatically create an issue in GitLab when a message containing a specific keyword is received in Slack" is a business workflow that generates issues directly from team communication. This allows important information to be quickly reflected in the project management tool, preventing work omissions and delays.
By automatically creating issues from daily chats, efficient task management is achieved.

■ Recommended for

  • Leaders of development teams who regularly use Slack and GitLab
  • Engineers who want to create issues directly from chats and streamline task management
  • Managers who want to implement project management automation to prevent work omissions
  • Those who want to strengthen the integration of GitLab and Slack to improve team productivity

■ Benefits of using this template
Since issues are automatically created in GitLab when a message containing a specific keyword is received in Slack, the hassle of manual issue registration is eliminated.
Additionally, since issues are created directly in GitLab from Slack messages, centralized information management is possible.
Automation prevents human errors in issue creation and maintains a stable issue management process.

Update information based on Slack posts

Automation prevents human error in updating files and makes business processes run smoothly.


■Overview

The workflow "Edit Zoom meeting information based on Slack posts" streamlines the process of changing meeting schedules.
Since the task is completed solely through chat operations, convenience is improved.

■Recommended for

  • Those who use Slack for communication 
  • Those who utilize Zoom meetings but find it cumbersome to change schedules or edit information 
  • Those who want to quickly reflect Slack post content to maintain meeting information 
  • Those who want to streamline team schedule management and make effective use of time 
  • Those who want to integrate multiple tools and build a smooth workflow 

■Benefits of using this template

There are many benefits to using the flow that edits Zoom meeting information based on Slack posts. 
Firstly, by linking Slack post content with Zoom meeting information, members can quickly respond to changes or updates in meetings.
This enables rapid information sharing and smooth changes to meeting content. 

Next, since you can check and edit meeting information directly on Slack, work efficiency is improved.
This allows members to focus on their primary tasks without wasting unnecessary time.


■Overview

The flow of "Updating Google Calendar events based on Slack posts" is a business workflow that automatically manages schedules from daily communication.
It detects important posts and event information on Slack and automatically adds or updates events in Google Calendar based on them.
This facilitates smooth information sharing within the team and reduces the time and effort required for manual schedule management.
In environments where project progress management and meeting schedule adjustments frequently occur, it enables quick event updates, leading to improved business efficiency.

■Recommended for

  • Team members who use Slack regularly and have a lot of important information posted
  • Those who use Google Calendar for schedule management but feel burdened by manual updates
  • Leaders who frequently encounter meeting or project schedule adjustments and seek automation
  • Project managers who want to centralize team communication and schedule management
  • Those who want to reduce human errors associated with manual event additions

■Benefits of using this template

Since Google Calendar events are automatically updated based on Slack posts, you can eliminate the hassle of manual schedule management.
Managing important team communication and schedules on a single platform prevents missing information.
Additionally, important changes and new events are immediately reflected in the calendar, allowing the entire team to always share the latest information.
Automation prevents human errors in schedule adjustments, achieving accurate schedule management.


■Overview

The workflow "Update Google Drive file descriptions based on Slack posts" is an automation process aimed at improving team communication and file management efficiency.
By automatically reflecting important information and updates shared on Slack in the description section of the corresponding Google Drive files, centralized information management becomes possible.
This reduces the need for manual updates and creates an environment where the latest information can always be shared across the team.

■Who should use this template

  • Team leaders who use Slack regularly and want to streamline information sharing
  • Project managers who spend a lot of time managing files on Google Drive
  • Business professionals who find manual information updates cumbersome
  • IT personnel in organizations who want to quickly share the latest information across the team
  • Executives or managers considering automating business processes

■Benefits of using this template

Since Google Drive file descriptions are automatically updated based on Slack posts, the hassle of manual updates is eliminated.
With Google Drive file descriptions updated based on Slack posts, the entire team can always access the latest information.
Additionally, by establishing a consistent method for updating information, it prevents discrepancies in the team's work.
Automation prevents human errors in file updates, allowing business processes to proceed smoothly.

Benefits and Specific Use Cases of Integrating Asana with Slack

Benefit 1: Prevent Task Recognition Delays and Clarify Response Priorities

When a new task is added to an Asana project, a message is sent to Slack, making it easier for stakeholders to recognize the task at the appropriate time.
Even if not everyone on the team is constantly checking Asana, Slack notifications can help make everyone aware of the task.

For example, when the sales team adds a follow-up task for a new deal in Asana, the customer success team can receive that information on Slack, allowing them to immediately determine response priorities and adjust schedules accordingly.
This helps prevent task recognition delays and omissions, ensuring smooth business operations!

Benefit 2: Reduce the Burden of Switching Between Task Management and Communication

When task management is done in Asana and communication in Slack, you need to switch between apps to check information.
With Asana tasks being notified in Slack, it's easier to grasp the status of tasks on Slack, reducing the burden of moving between tools.

For instance, the engineering team might be able to check ongoing development tasks in Asana while recognizing the latest task additions from Slack notifications, allowing them to quickly transition to the next task.
This reduces the time spent switching between tools and helps maintain focus on work.

Benefit 3: Make It Easier for All Stakeholders to Grasp Task Progress

Even if tasks are added in Asana, some members might overlook that information.
Notifications to Slack make it easier for all stakeholders to share the status of tasks.

For example, when the marketing team registers a new campaign task in Asana, the design team and writers can check the Slack notification and be ready to start working immediately.
This makes it easier to always grasp the progress of the entire team, potentially enabling smooth project progression.

Conclusion

If you want to make task management in Asana and communication in Slack smoother, we recommend using Yoom for automation!
By sending notifications to Slack every time a task is added, it becomes easier for the entire team to keep track of the latest tasks, reducing the burden of information sharing.

Yoom is a no-code tool, so you can easily set it up without programming knowledge.
Why not register for free with Yoom now and start automating your tasks?

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About the author
n.watanabe
n.watanabe
With five years of experience as an SEO writer, I continue to write with the motto of being "easy to read" and "easy to understand." I want to convey the convenience of Yoom, which allows app integration without programming knowledge, to as many people as possible!
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