Overview

This node creates a new task in a specified project within the Vikunja task management system. It is useful for automating task creation workflows, such as adding tasks from form submissions, integrating with other tools, or managing project tasks programmatically. For example, you can create a task with a title, assign it to a project, set due dates, priority, and other optional details.

Use Case Examples

1. Create a new task in a project with a specific title and due date.
2. Automatically add tasks to a project when a new issue is created in a bug tracking system.

Properties

Output

JSON

• id - The unique identifier of the created task.
• title - The title of the created task.
• description - The description of the created task, if provided.
• done - Boolean indicating if the task is marked as done.
• due_date - The due date and time of the task in RFC3339 format.
• end_date - The end date and time of the task in RFC3339 format.
• is_favorite - Boolean indicating if the task is marked as a favorite.
• percent_done - Progress of the task as a decimal between 0 and 1.
• priority - Priority level of the task from 1 to 5.
• repeat_after - Time in seconds after which the task repeats.
• repeat_mode - Mode of task repetition.
• start_date - The start date and time of the task in RFC3339 format.
• hex_color - Hex color code assigned to the task.

Dependencies

• An API key credential for Vikunja API access

Troubleshooting

• Ensure the project ID or project selection is valid and accessible with the provided API credentials.
• Verify that required fields like Task Title and Project are provided to avoid validation errors.
• Check network connectivity and proxy settings if requests fail or time out.
• If SSL errors occur, consider enabling the option to ignore SSL issues, but be aware of security risks.

Links

• Vikunja API Documentation - Official API documentation for Vikunja, useful for understanding available endpoints and data structures.