TriggerTodoistReal-timeUpdated June 2026

How do I trigger when a Todoist project is created?

Short answer: Drop the "Todoist → New Project" trigger on your workflow canvas, add filters if you want them, and publish. It fires within seconds of the event in Todoist, not on a polling schedule.

Use this trigger All 5 Todoist triggers

Anatomy

What this trigger looks like in a workflow.

Drop it on the canvas. Configure a couple of fields. Publish.

In the builder

Trigger

New Project

When the matching event happens

new projectproject addedon project createdwhen project createdwatch for new projectwhen a new project is created in todoistnew project created

What this trigger returns

for the curious

You don’t need to read this. Tiny Command auto-maps every field into the visual picker so downstream nodes can pull values by clicking. We show it here for power users who want to know what’s on the wire.

{
  "id": "2203456791",
  "url": "https://todoist.com/app/project/2203456791",
  "name": "Q2 Marketing Campaign",
  "color": "berry_red",
  "order": 5,
  "is_shared": false,
  "parent_id": null,
  "view_style": "list",
  "is_favorite": false
}

Output shape

Fields available to downstream nodes.

Every field below can be referenced by name in any action or filter that comes after this trigger.

Field	Type	Example
id	string	"2203456791"
url	string	"https://todoist.com/app/project/2203456791"
name	string	"Q2 Marketing Campaign"
color	string	"berry_red"
order	number	5
is_shared	boolean	false
parent_id	null	null
view_style	string	"list"
is_favorite	boolean	false

Pairs with

Drop these actions after New Project.

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FAQ

Questions about New Project.

How does the New Project trigger work in Todoist?

Fires when a new project is created in Todoist. Useful for auto-creating matching folders or seeding default sections and templates.

Is the New Project trigger real-time?

Yes. New Project uses webhooks or push subscriptions, not polling. Your workflow fires within seconds of the event happening in Todoist.

What data does New Project return?

The full event payload from Todoist. The output shape table on this page lists every field, its type, and an example value so you can map fields into downstream nodes.

Can I filter New Project so only some events start a workflow?

Yes. Add a Filter node right after the trigger and match on any field, whether that's subject, sender, status, or anything else in the payload. Workflows only continue when the filter passes.

Do I need Todoist admin permissions to use New Project?

For most Todoist accounts a standard user can authorize the trigger. Some Todoist plans require an admin to enable third-party webhooks. Check Todoist's docs if the trigger fails to register.