Asana

Asana in ZBrain Flow is a project management platform designed to help teams organize, track, and manage their work. With Asana, you can create tasks, monitor progress, and collaborate seamlessly, ensuring that your team stays aligned on goals and deadlines.

How to Integrate Asana with ZBrain Flow?

1. Click the “+” Button in the Flow Open your ZBrain Flow and select the plus sign to add a new step.

2. Search for “Asana” Type “Asana” in the search bar to view the available tasks.

3. Choose the Desired Task Select the specific Asana task you want to include in your Flow.

Tasks You Can Perform on Asana

• Create Task: Add a new task to your Asana project by specifying details such as task name, description, assignee, and due date.

• Custom API Call: Make a tailored API request to Asana’s endpoints, providing you with the flexibility to access or modify Asana data beyond the standard actions.

Create Task

Add a new task to your Asana project by specifying details such as task name, description, assignee, and due date.

How to Configure the "Create Task" Action in Asana Using ZBrain Flow?

Step 1: Add the “Create Task”

1. Open Your Flow

   • From your ZBrain Flow, locate where you want to create a new Asana task.

2. Click the “+” Button

   • Click the plus sign (+) to add a new step in your flow.

3. Search for “Asana”

   • Type “Asana” in the search bar and select Create Task from the available actions.

Step 2: Connect Your Asana Account

1. Select a Connection

   • In the Connection dropdown, choose the Asana account you want to use.

Step 3: Configure the Task Details

1. Workspace

   • Select the Asana workspace in which you want to create the task.

   • A workspace is where your projects and tasks are organized in Asana.

2. Project

   • Choose the specific Asana project where you want the new task to appear.

3. Task Name

   • Enter a name for the task. This will appear as the main title in Asana.

4. Task Description

   • Provide a detailed description or additional information about the task (e.g., instructions, references, or objectives).

5. Due Date (Optional)

   • Specify a due date in any valid date format (e.g., YYYY-MM-DD). This helps set clear deadlines in Asana.

6. Tags (Optional)

   • Enter any tags you’d like to add to the task. Tags can help categorize and track tasks across multiple projects.

7. Assignee (Optional)

   • Assign the task to a specific team member by selecting a user from the dropdown.

   • If left blank, the task remains unassigned.

Step 4: Save and Test

1. Save the Step

   • Once you’ve entered all the necessary details, click Save or Done to confirm your settings.

2. Run or Test the Flow

   • Trigger the flow (or run a test) to ensure that the task is successfully created in Asana.

Custom API Call

Make a tailored API request to Asana’s endpoints, providing you with the flexibility to access or modify Asana data beyond the standard actions.

How to Configure Custom API Call in Asana Using ZBrain Flow?

1. Add the Custom API Call Step

   • In your ZBrain Flow, click the “+” button to add a new step.

   • Type “Asana” in the search bar and select the Custom API Call action from the available options.

2. Set Up Your API Connection

   • Connection Selection: Choose the Asana account you wish to use.

   • Endpoint URL: Enter the full URL for the Asana API endpoint you want to interact with (e.g., to create, update, or retrieve specific data).

3. Configure the Request Details

   • HTTP Method: Select the appropriate method (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE) based on your API call’s purpose.

   • Headers: Include any necessary headers. Typically, this will at least include an Authorization header with your Asana API token.

   • Query Parameters / Body:

     • If your request needs query parameters, add them accordingly.

     • Enter the JSON-formatted data for methods that require a request body (such as POST or PUT). Depending on the endpoint, this data may include fields like task name, description, or other relevant information.

4. Map Variables (If Applicable)

   • If you need to dynamically supply data from previous steps (for example, task details gathered from a form), use ZBrain Flow’s variable mapping to populate the API request fields.

5. Save and Test the Configuration

   • Once all required fields are set, click Save or Done to confirm the configuration.

   • Run or test the flow to verify that the API call is executed correctly and that Asana processes the request as expected.