Trello
Harvest
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An automated workflow using ifttt

Connects Trello + Harvest

Track the time you spend in Trello as tasks in Harvest

About this workflow template

This automation scenario allows you to connect Trello and Harvest

It can be build using Ifttt, a no-code workflow automation tool. Ifttt allows you to create automated bots using a simple drag-and-drop interface for non-technical users. This is a ready-made scenario, but it can be customized by adding more apps, actions, filters or branches.

Trello and Harvest can also be integrated using automation tools other than ifttt:

How it works?

When this trigger fires in Trello

Trello

Card added to list in Trello

This Trigger fires every time a card is added to a specified list.

Then this action happens in Harvest

Harvest

Create task in project in Harvest

This Action will create a new task in the project you choose. NOTE: You must be an Admin in Harvest to do so.

How to set up this workflow

This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Track the time you spend in Trello as tasks in Harvest.

Part I

Configure Applications

First, we need to connect Trello and Harvest to IFTTT.

  • Create IFTTT account.

    Create IFTTT account.

    Create IFTTT account if you don't have one.

  • Connect Trello to IFTTT.

    Connect Trello to IFTTT.

    Give IFTTT access to your Trello account, using Trello credentials.

  • Connect Harvest to IFTTT.

    Connect Harvest to IFTTT.

    Give IFTTT access to your Harvest account, using Harvest credentials.

Part II

Build an integration workflow

Next, we need to create a workflow automation scenario using graphical no-code web interface of IFTTT.

  • Set up a Trigger action for Trello

    Set up a Trigger action for Trello

    Choose the following trigger: Card added to list (This Trigger fires every time a card is added to a specified list.).

  • Then set up an Action for Harvest

    Choose this action: Create task in project (This Action will create a new task in the project you choose. NOTE: You must be an Admin in Harvest to do so.).

Part III

Test and Publish

Finally, we need to test this automation and publish it.

  • Customize data flow

    Customize data flow

    Configure the data that is exchanged between Trello and Harvest.

  • Test the workflow and turn it on for production use

    Test the workflow and turn it on for production use

    Test your scenario and publish to production. Now you have an automatic workflow, that will Track the time you spend in Trello as tasks in Harvest!

Supported triggers and actions

  • Trello

    New card

    Triggers when a new card is added.

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  • Trello

    Card moved to list

    Triggers when a Card is moved to a List in Trello, [inside the same Board](https://zapier.com/apps/trello/help#common-problems-trello#not-triggering-on-card-moved-to-list-when-a-card-is-moved-from-another-board).

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  • Trello

    New activity

    Triggers when there is activity in Trello.

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  • Trello

    New label added to card

    Triggers when a label is added in a Trello card.

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  • Trello

    Watch cards

    Triggers when a new card is added.

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  • Trello

    New notification

    Triggers when you get a new notification in Trello.

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  • Harvest

    Create project

    Creates a project.

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  • Harvest

    Create timesheet entry

    Create timesheet entry

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  • Harvest

    Start time entry

    Start time entry

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  • Harvest

    Stop time entry

    Stop time entry

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  • Harvest

    Create task

    Adds a new task.

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  • Harvest

    Create task in project

    This Action will create a new task in the project you choose. NOTE: You must be an Admin in Harvest to do so.

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Apps you need

Trello

Trello

Task Management

A team collaboration tool that lets you manage projects and tasks

Trello is an easy-to-use collaboration tool that helps you organize your projects, no matter the size. With boards, lists, and cards, you can prioritize tasks and stay on top of everything from the big picture to the smallest details. Connect with your team in real-time and integrate with other key tools for seamless cross-team collaboration.

IFTTT

IFTTT

Automation Platforms

An automation service with a simple formula - IF This Then That

IFTTT helps to create applications connections with a simple statement: if this then that. For example: "Tweet your Instagrams as native photos on Twitter". You define a task by a trigger and an action.