Log Blocked Tasks to Database
Tasks get blocked, but you only notice when someone yells about it. This automation logs every blocked task to a Notion 'Blockers' database, so you see all stuck work at a glance and can prioritize unblocking.
Trigger
Task Updated
Triggers when a task is updated in a project.
Action
Insert row database
Creates a new page (row) in a specified notion database.
Why this helps
Blocked work hides in Asana and delays compound silently. By the time you notice, deadlines are at risk and the blocker is stale.
- See all blocked work in one place instantly
- Prioritize unblocking over starting new work
- Catch delays early before they compound
- Build a habit of surfacing blockers proactively
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Asana and Notion to Notis in the portal.
- 2Tell Notis: 'When an Asana task status changes to 'Blocked' or a comment mentions 'blocked', log it to my Notion Blockers database.'
- 3Write the prompt: 'Capture the task name, what's blocking it, the blocker owner (if known), expected unblock date, and a link to the Asana task.'
- 4Select 'Task Updated' as the trigger and set your notification channel.
- 5Test by marking a task blocked in Asana or adding 'blocked' to a task comment and verifying it appears in Notion.
Questions about this workflow
How do I mark a task as blocked in Asana?
You can add a 'blocked' tag, move it to a 'Blocked' section, or mention 'blocked' in a comment. Tell Notis which signal to watch for.
What if a blocker is resolved before the Notion entry is created?
Notis captures the event as it happens. If the blocker resolves immediately, you can delete the Notion entry or leave it as a historical record.
Can I alert specific people when a task is blocked?
Yes, ask Notis to mention the blocker owner or team lead in the Notion database entry so they see it immediately.
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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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