What does this automation do?
When a task is added, an MCP tool looks up the configured context and writes the returned values into the task’s custom fields.
What can you do with it?
- Add external context when work enters the queue
- Keep enrichment tied to the task that requested it
- Write structured results into reusable custom fields
The Steps
This automation runs in 3 steps:
- When Taskade — Task Added
- Then MCP Client — Call Tool
- Then Taskade — Update Custom Fields
Who is this automation for?
Built for operations teams enriching work records from an MCP-connected source. When a task is added, an MCP tool looks up the configured context and writes the returned values into the task’s custom fields.
How do you set it up?
- Open the "Automations" tab in your workspace.
- Click ➕ Add automation, then start from scratch.
- Add the trigger "Task Added" from Taskade.
- Add the action "Call Tool" from MCP Client.
- Add the action "Update Custom Fields" from Taskade.
- Enable the toggle in the top-right corner to activate the automation.
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