WHAT THIS DOES
This feature allows you to create or update Tasks in MOBLE from another system. It’s ideal for teams managing projects or to-do lists in spreadsheets, Airtable, or other apps — automatically syncing everything into MOBLE’s Projects & Task Boards.
COMMON USE CASES
- Sync task lists or project timelines from a shared Google Sheet or Airtable project tracker.
- Push tasks from third-party systems (e.g., Asana, Trello, Monday.com) into MOBLE using the same n8n workflow template.
- Bulk upload recurring or seasonal task templates using CSV imports.
HOW IT WORKS
- Each row in your Sheet or Airtable represents one task record.
- The n8n Workflow Template detects new or updated rows and sends them to MOBLE.
- MOBLE automatically creates or updates the record using the /api/site/tasks endpoint.
- In MOBLE → Add Knowledge → Tasks, you’ll find buttons for the API, n8n Template, and CSV Upload.
SETUP (OFFICE MANAGER)
1. Download the n8n Template
- Go to MOBLE → Add Knowledge → Tasks and click n8n Template.
- Import it into your n8n workspace (free or cloud version).
2. Connect Your Data Source
- Replace the sample Google Sheets node with your own Sheet or connect your Airtable Base.
- Match your columns to MOBLE’s fields (e.g. task_title, assigned_to, due_date, status).
- Optional: Add a trigger to automatically update MOBLE whenever new tasks are added or updated in your Sheet.
3. Add MOBLE API Credentials
- In n8n → Credentials → add HTTP Header Auth.
- Name: Authorization
- Value: Bearer ak_XXXXXXXX (find your key in MOBLE → Settings → API).
4. Run and Verify
- Run the workflow manually to send your first test task.
- Check MOBLE → Projects → Tasks to confirm your record has synced.
- Activate the workflow for continuous syncing of task updates.
5. Optional: CSV Upload
- Use the CSV Upload button in Add Knowledge → Tasks to bulk import task lists or project templates.
- Perfect for importing pre-defined workflows, checklists, or repeating tasks.
- Note: CSV uploads are one-time imports, not live syncs.
COMMON FIELD MAPS
- task_title — The main title of the task (required).
- description — Details or notes about the task.
- assigned_to — Staff name or email responsible for completion.
- due_date — Task deadline (YYYY-MM-DD format).
- status — e.g. pending, in progress, completed.
- priority — e.g. low, normal, high, urgent.
- project_name — Optional: group tasks by project or department.
- ai_tags — Used by MOBLE’s AI for task summaries and reporting.
TIPS FOR NON-DEVELOPERS
- The n8n Template already includes the correct API calls — just connect your data source and add your MOBLE key.
- If you look in the API docs, you’ll see /api/site/tasks — that’s what the workflow uses automatically.
- Developers can adapt the same template to connect task data from Asana, ClickUp, or other platforms by changing the input node.
TROUBLESHOOTING
- No task created: Check that task_title and assigned_to are included in your data source.
- 401 error: Invalid or missing API key — re-add in n8n Credentials.
- Duplicate task: MOBLE updates existing tasks automatically if task_title matches and belongs to the same project.
- CSV didn’t sync: CSV uploads are manual imports only.
SECURITY: Store your API key securely, rotate it quarterly, and restrict workspace access to authorised project staff.