Node: Create Task
Automatically creates a task during flow execution.
Overview
The Create Task node allows you to automate task creation in the Tasks module, automatically linking them to the current customer and conversation. Ideal for standardizing processes and ensuring no important action is forgotten.
Settings
Available Fields
| Field | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Project | Yes | Project where the task will be created |
| Stage | Yes | Initial stage of the task in Kanban |
| Title | Yes | Task title (supports variables) |
| Description | No | Detailed description (supports variables) |
| Priority | No | Low, Medium, or High |
| Status | No | Pending, In Progress, Completed, or Cancelled |
| Due Date | No | Deadline in hours after creation |
| Assignee | No | Project member responsible |
| Checklist | No | List of verification items |
Project
Select the project where the task will be created. Only organization projects are listed.
Stage
After selecting the project, choose the initial Kanban stage where the task will appear.
Title
Set the task title. Supports variables for dynamic personalization:
Support - {{customer.name}}Description
Add task details. Supports variables:
Customer: {{customer.name}}
Phone: {{customer.phone}}
Reported issue: {{input.issue}}Priority
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| Low | Routine tasks |
| Medium | Normal tasks (default) |
| High | Urgent tasks |
Status
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| Pending | Awaiting start (default) |
| In Progress | Ongoing |
| Completed | Finished |
| Cancelled | Cancelled |
Due Date
Set the deadline in hours after task creation:
| Example | Description |
|---|---|
| 24 | 1 day |
| 48 | 2 days |
| 72 | 3 days |
| 168 | 1 week |
Assignee
Select a project member to be responsible for the task. The assignee will be notified when the task is created.
Checklist
Add verification items that must be completed. Each item supports variables:
- Analyze reported issue
- Contact customer {{customer.name}}
- Check service history
- Resolve issue
- Follow up with customerUsing Variables
Text fields (title, description, and checklist) support flow variables:
Customer Variables
{{customer.name}} - Customer name
{{customer.phone}} - Phone
{{customer.email}} - Email
{{customer.cpf}} - CPF (if registered)Input Variables
{{input.variable_name}} - Value captured by an Input nodeCustom Variables
{{defined_variable}} - Variable defined in the flowConnections
| Handle | Position | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Input | Left | Receives connection from previous node |
| Output | Right | Continues after creating the task |
Automatic Data
The node automatically links to the task:
- Customer - Customer from the current service
- Conversation - Chat/conversation where the flow is running
- Organization - Flow organization
Usage Examples
Technical Support
Create task when customer reports an issue:
[Input] → Describe the problem
[Create Task] → Project: Technical Support
Stage: Triage
Title: Support - {{customer.name}}
Description: {{input.issue}}
Priority: High
Due Date: 24 hours
Checklist:
- Analyze issue
- Resolve
- Follow up with customerFollow-up Scheduling
Create follow-up task:
[Text] → We'll contact you soon!
[Create Task] → Project: Sales
Stage: Follow-up
Title: Follow up - {{customer.name}}
Description: Customer showed interest in {{input.product}}
Priority: Medium
Due Date: 48 hours
Assignee: John SmithLead Qualification
Create task when qualifying lead:
[Condition] → If interest = "high"
[Create Task] → Project: Sales
Stage: Hot Leads
Title: Qualified Lead - {{customer.name}}
Priority: High
Due Date: 24 hours
Checklist:
- Send proposal
- Schedule meeting
- Negotiate valuesService Request
[Input] → What service do you need?
[Input] → What's the urgency? (low/medium/high)
[Create Task] → Project: Services
Stage: New Requests
Title: {{input.service}} - {{customer.name}}
Priority: {{input.urgency}}
Due Date: 72 hoursBest Practices
Descriptive Titles
Use titles that quickly identify the task content, including the customer name.
Standardized Checklists
Create checklists that ensure all process steps are followed.
Realistic Deadlines
Set deadlines that allow proper task execution without creating unnecessary urgency.
Defined Assignees
Whenever possible, set an assignee to prevent tasks from being ownerless.
Contextual Variables
Use variables to create personalized tasks with information collected during service.
Restrictions
Attention
- Project and stage are required
- Title is required and must have at least 3 characters
- The task is only created if the flow executes successfully up to this node