Log Task Attachments in Notion Database
Files attached to Asana tasks vanish into the notification feed. This automation creates a Notion index of every attachment, with links back to the original task, so you find files by topic instead of hunting through Asana.
Trigger
Attachment Added to Task
Triggers when an attachment is added to a task.
Action
Add multiple content blocks (bulk, user-friendly)
Efficiently adds multiple standard content blocks to a notion page in a single api call with automatic markdown parsing. the 'content' field in notionrichtext blocks now automatically detects and parses markdown formatting including headers (# ## ###), bold (**text**), italic (*text*), strikethrough (~~text~~), inline code (`code`), links ([text](url)), and more. ideal for bulk content creation, ai agents, and replacing multiple individual add page content calls. supports automatic text formatting, content splitting, and up to 100 blocks per request.
Why this helps
You know a file exists somewhere in Asana, but finding it means scrolling through task history or searching by partial memory. This cognitive friction discourages you from reusing resources.
- Index every file attachment without manual logging
- Create a searchable library organized by project and topic
- Link back to tasks so context is always a click away
- Reuse resources and reference materials more easily
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Asana and Notion to Notis via the portal.
- 2Ask Notis: 'When a file is attached to an Asana task, log it in my Notion attachments database with a link back to the task.'
- 3Provide the prompt: 'Capture the filename, file type, task title, project name, and task URL. Organize by project in Notion.'
- 4Select 'Attachment Added to Task' as the trigger and set your notification channel.
- 5Test by uploading a file to an Asana task and checking that it appears in Notion.
Questions about this workflow
Can I organize attachments by type (images, docs, PDFs)?
Yes, tell Notis to add a 'file type' tag or property to each entry so you can filter by document type in Notion.
Will this capture attachments added before I enable the automation?
No, it only indexes attachments added after activation. For historical files, ask Notis for a one-time bulk import.
Can I limit indexing to specific projects?
Yes, specify which Asana projects should trigger indexing in your automation prompt.
When this happens · Trigger
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Asana to Notion. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Asana triggers
Notion actions
Attachment Added to Task
Triggers when an attachment is added to a task.
Add multiple content blocks (bulk, user-friendly)
Efficiently adds multiple standard content blocks to a notion page in a single api call with automatic markdown parsing. the 'content' field in notionrichtext blocks now automatically detects and parses markdown formatting including headers (# ## ###), bold (**text**), italic (*text*), strikethrough (~~text~~), inline code (`code`), links ([text](url)), and more. ideal for bulk content creation, ai agents, and replacing multiple individual add page content calls. supports automatic text formatting, content splitting, and up to 100 blocks per request.
New Comment on Task
Triggers when a comment is added to a task in a project.
Add content to Notion page
Deprecated: appends a single content block to a notion page or a parent block (must be page, toggle, to-do, bulleted/numbered list, callout, or quote); invoke repeatedly to add multiple blocks.
New Task Created
Triggers when a new task is created in a project.
Append complex blocks (advanced, full control)
Appends complex blocks with full notion block structure to a parent block or page. use for advanced scenarios requiring precise control: code blocks, tables, embeds, nested children within blocks, or when working with pre-built notion block objects. requires full notion api block schema - use add multiple page content for simpler content creation.
Task Moved to Section
Triggers when a task is moved to a section in a project.
Archive Notion Page
Archives (moves to trash) or unarchives (restores from trash) a specified notion page.
Tag Added to Task
Triggers when a tag is added to a task. Note: Asana's event structure is inverted for tag events — the resource is the task and the parent is the tag. So parent.gid gives the tag GID.
Create comment
Adds a comment to a notion page (via `parent page id`) or to an existing discussion thread (via `discussion id`); cannot create new discussion threads on specific blocks (inline comments).
Task Updated
Triggers when a task is updated in a project.
Create Notion Database
Creates a new notion database as a subpage under a specified parent page with a defined properties schema; use this action exclusively for creating new databases.
Create Notion page
Creates a new empty page in a notion workspace.
Delete a block
Archives a notion block, page, or database using its id, which sets its 'archived' property to true (like moving to "trash" in the ui) and allows it to be restored later.
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