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Create and retrieve data from eKyte (tasks, projects, tickets, boards, workspaces, notes, notifications)

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Task → Create

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Overview

This node operation creates a new task in the eKyte system. It allows users to specify detailed task information such as title, task type, workspace, priority, executor, dates, estimated effort, and optional associations like project and artifacts. This operation is useful for project management and team collaboration scenarios where tasks need to be tracked, assigned, and scheduled within a workspace.

Use Case Examples

  1. Creating a task with a specific title, priority, and assigned team member to track work progress.
  2. Scheduling a task with start and due dates for workload planning and capacity management.
  3. Associating a task with a project and attaching relevant artifacts for better organization.

Properties

Name Meaning
Email The email address of the eKyte user performing this operation, used for authentication and identification.
Title The title or name of the task, providing a clear and concise description of the work to be done.
Task Type ID The numeric ID representing the type of the task, categorizing the task within the system.
Workspace ID The unique identifier of the workspace where the task will be created, organizing tasks by workspace.
Initial Executor The email address of the team member assigned to execute the task.
Priority The priority level of the task, expressed as a number from 0 to 100, indicating urgency.
Quantity Optional quantity associated with the task, if applicable.
Project ID Optional project ID to associate the task with, helping organize related work.
Description Additional details and context for the task to provide more information.
Start Date The date when work on the task should begin, used for scheduling.
Due Date The deadline by which the task must be completed.
Effort (Minutes) Estimated effort required to complete the task, expressed in minutes.
Planned Task Boolean indicating whether this is a planned task.
Artifact IDs List of numeric artifact IDs to attach to the task.

Output

JSON

  • UserEmail - The email of the user who created the task.
  • Title - The title of the created task.
  • CtcTaskTypeId - The numeric ID of the task type.
  • WorkspaceId - The workspace ID where the task was created.
  • PriorityGroup - The priority level of the task.
  • Quantity - The quantity associated with the task, if any.
  • CtcTaskProjectId - The project ID associated with the task, if any.
  • Description - The description or additional details of the task.
  • PhaseStartDate - The start date of the task.
  • CurrentDueDate - The due date of the task.
  • EstimatedTime - The estimated effort in minutes to complete the task.
  • PlanTask - Indicates if the task is planned.
  • InitialExecutor - The email of the team member assigned to execute the task.
  • Artifacts - List of artifact IDs attached to the task.

Dependencies

  • An API key credential for eKyte API authentication

Troubleshooting

  • Ensure the user email is valid and has permission to create tasks in the specified workspace.
  • Verify that required fields such as Title, Task Type ID, Workspace ID, Start Date, Due Date, and Estimated Time are provided and correctly formatted.
  • Check the API base URL and network connectivity to the eKyte API endpoint.
  • Handle API errors by reviewing error messages returned, which may indicate issues like invalid IDs or insufficient permissions.

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