What does this automation do?
Completing a task calls the configured MCP tool and adds the returned result as a comment on the same Taskade task.
What can you do with it?
- Run the external operation at a clear workflow milestone
- Keep the returned result beside the source task
- Create a readable audit trail without copying responses by hand
The Steps
This automation runs in 3 steps:
- When Taskade — Task Completed
- Then MCP Client — Call Tool
- Then Taskade — Add Comment
Who is this automation for?
Built for teams that need an external operation and its response attached to completed work. Completing a task calls the configured MCP tool and adds the returned result as a comment on the same Taskade task.
How do you set it up?
- Open the "Automations" tab in your workspace.
- Click ➕ Add automation, then start from scratch.
- Add the trigger "Task Completed" from Taskade.
- Add the action "Call Tool" from MCP Client.
- Add the action "Add Comment" from Taskade.
- Enable the toggle in the top-right corner to activate the automation.
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