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Gmail and Todoist integration

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How to connect Gmail and Todoist

  • Step 1: Create a new workflow
  • Step 2: Add and configure nodes
  • Step 3: Connect
  • Step 4: Customize and extend your integration
  • Step 5: Test and activate your workflow

Step 1: Create a new workflow and add the first step

In n8n, click the "Add workflow" button in the Workflows tab to create a new workflow. Add the starting point – a trigger on when your workflow should run: an app event, a schedule, a webhook call, another workflow, an AI chat, or a manual trigger. Sometimes, the HTTP Request node might already serve as your starting point.

Gmail and Todoist integration: Create a new workflow and add the first step

Step 2: Add and configure Gmail and Todoist nodes

You can find Gmail and Todoist in the nodes panel. Drag them onto your workflow canvas, selecting their actions. Click each node, choose a credential, and authenticate to grant n8n access. Configure Gmail and Todoist nodes one by one: input data on the left, parameters in the middle, and output data on the right.

Gmail and Todoist integration: Add and configure Gmail and Todoist nodes

Step 3: Connect Gmail and Todoist

A connection establishes a link between Gmail and Todoist (or vice versa) to route data through the workflow. Data flows from the output of one node to the input of another. You can have single or multiple connections for each node.

Gmail and Todoist integration: Connect Gmail and Todoist

Step 4: Customize and extend your Gmail and Todoist integration

Use n8n's core nodes such as If, Split Out, Merge, and others to transform and manipulate data. Write custom JavaScript or Python in the Code node and run it as a step in your workflow. Connect Gmail and Todoist with any of n8n’s 1000+ integrations, and incorporate advanced AI logic into your workflows.

Gmail and Todoist integration: Customize and extend your Gmail and Todoist integration

Step 5: Test and activate your Gmail and Todoist workflow

Save and run the workflow to see if everything works as expected. Based on your configuration, data should flow from Gmail to Todoist or vice versa. Easily debug your workflow: you can check past executions to isolate and fix the mistake. Once you've tested everything, make sure to save your workflow and activate it.

Gmail and Todoist integration: Test and activate your Gmail and Todoist workflow

Realtime Notion Todoist 2-way sync with Redis

Purpose

This solution enables you to manage all your Notion and Todoist tasks from different workspaces as well as your calendar events in a single place.

All tasks can be managed in Todoist and additionally Fantastical can be used to manage scheduled tasks & events all together.

Demo & Explanation

How it works

The realtime sync consists of two workflows, both triggered by a registered webhook from either Notion or Todoist
To avoid overwrites by lately arriving webhook calls, every time the current task is retrieved from both sides.
Redis is used to prevent from endless loops, since an update in one system triggers another webhook call again. Using the ID of the task, the trigger is being locked down for 15 seconds.
Depending on the detected changes, the other side is updated accordingly.
Generally Notion is treaded as the main source. Using an "Obsolete" Status, it is guaranteed, that tasks never get deleted entirely by accident.
The Todoist ID is stored in the Notion task, so they stay linked together
An additional full sync workflow daily fixes inconsistencies, if any of them occurred, since webhooks cannot be trusted entirely.
Since Todoist requires a more complex setup, a tiny workflow helps with activating the webhook.
Another tiny workflow helps generating a global config, which is used by all workflows for mapping purposes.

Mapping (Notion >> Todoist)

Name: Task Name
Priority: Priority (1: do first, 2: urgent, 3: important, 4: unset)
Due: Date
Status: Section (Done: completed, Obsolete: deleted)
<page_link>: Description (read-only)
Todoist ID: <task_id>

Current limitations

Changes on the same task cannot be made simultaneously in both systems within a 15-20 second time frame
Subtasks are not linked automatically to their parent yet
Recurring tasks are not supported yet
Tasks names do not support URL’s yet

Compatibility
n8n v2.5.0 and above

Updates
This templated has been updated to work with the new "combined" Todoist API (v1). The general flow works exactly the same as before. Only the setup of the Todoist Webhook might look a tiny bit different then shown in the setup video, so please also have a look at the yellow sticky notes.

Prerequisites

Notion
A database must already exist (get a basic template here) with the following properties (case matters!):
Text: "Name"
Status: "Status", containing at least the options "Backlog", "In progress", "Done", "Obsolete"
Select: "Priority", containing the options "do first", "urgent", "important"
Date: "Due"
Checkbox: "Focus"
Text: "Todoist ID"
Todoist
A project must already exist with the same sections like defined as Status in Notion (except Done and Obsolete)
Redis
Create a Free Redis Cloud instance or self-host

Setup

The setup involves quite a lot of steps, yet many of them can be automated for business internal purposes.

Just follow the video or do the following steps:
Setup credentials for Notion (access token), Todoist (access token) and Redis - you can also create empty credentials and populate these later during further setup
Clone this workflow by clicking the "Use workflow" button and then choosing your n8n instance - otherwise you need to map the credentials of many nodes.
Follow the instructions described within the bundle of sticky notes on the top left of the workflow

How to use

You can apply changes (create, update, delete) to tasks both in Notion and Todoist which then get synced over within a couple of seconds (this is handled by the differential realtime sync)
The daily running full sync, resolves possible discrepancies in Todoist and sends a summary via email, if anything needed to be updated. In case that contains an unintended change, you can jump to the Task from the email directly to fix it manually.

Nodes used in this workflow

Popular Gmail and Todoist workflows

Parse Gmail Inbox and Transform into Todoist tasks with Solve Propositions

Who is it for? If you are getting a lot of emails into your Gmail inbox, then probably some of those can be solved easly by replying or by doing specific short tasks. But analyzing whole email thread content just to catch up with multiple threads can be very wasteful. So by using AI you can actually get simple propositions of what should be done before closing this specific email and actual proposed answer to that email. This is especially useful if you need to do some actions before replying to email. In that case you can simply assign task to specific person, await until it's done, copy-paste AI answer when it's done, and close. Another good use would be if on one inbox there are working multiple people. It can make the process much more streamlined. How It Works? Script runs on your selected trigger. If you are using section "Read and Star", then you may use "Email Trigger". Automation is looking for exiting open Todoist tasks, that have the same title as email If task does not exist, then we are asking AI to analyze thread and give output that is Todoist-API-ready: having summary of email content having proposed actions to be taken having proposed answer to this email If email was unstarred for some reason but task was not closed, then task is being closed automatically. Script FOR PURPOSE is not trying to unstar messagess which have closed tasks, because this could lead to some inconsistencies. How to set up? Select and setup your triggers, depending on your needs Setup connections using N8N instructions. You will need: Gmail Todoist AI (in this workflow OpenAI is used) (Optional) Remove "Read and Star" section if you don't want tasks automatically read and starred. (Optional) Adjust AI node - especially useful if you want to use different model or have response in different language NOTE Chat does not heave memory attached on purpose. The purpose is that it should analyze each inbox message separately, not in thread. When using memory, it can get lost easily. NOTE2 You might want to adjust limits on nodes "Get Unread From Inbox", "Get Starred From Inbox" and "Get Open Tasks", especially if having issues with model complying to output structure. And that's it. I hope that this automation will make your Gmail <-> Todoist process much more streamlined! What's More? There is actually more that you could do with this automation, but it really depends on your needs. For example, you could add Form trigger to handle incoming support requests. Another thing is that you could replace Todoist with Asana or any database (like NocoDB) if you are using it for your task management.

Create a Daily Digest from Gmail, RSS, and Todoist

Create a Daily Digest of Todoist, Gmail, and RSS and Send via Gmail Overview This workflow is designed to automatically generate a daily digest by aggregating information from your Gmail, RSS feeds, and Todoist. The digest summarizes your latest emails, top news headlines, and pending tasks, then sends a beautifully formatted email directly to your inbox. With daily digest automation, you start your day with a concise summary of key information, helping you stay organized and informed. Use Case Scenario Imagine starting your morning with an email that provides a quick snapshot of your day's most important emails, trending news, and task list. Whether you're a busy professional, entrepreneur, or team leader, this workflow takes the hassle out of manually checking multiple platforms. Instead, you receive a curated summary that enables you to prioritize your day effectively. This workflow is ideal for professionals who want to streamline their morning routine and ensure they never miss a critical update. Who This Is For Busy Professionals:** Stay on top of your emails, news, and tasks without juggling multiple apps. Entrepreneurs:** Get a daily overview of important business updates and personal tasks. Team Leaders:** Manage team tasks and communications efficiently with an automated digest. Productivity Enthusiasts:** Embrace automation to enhance your daily workflow and task management. Workflow Details Daily Trigger:** The workflow is set to run automatically every day using a Cron node configured to trigger at your desired time. This ensures your digest is delivered consistently each morning. Gmail Integration:** Retrieves your latest emails using the Gmail node, then compiles them into the digest. RSS Integration:** Pulls in top news headlines from your chosen RSS feed, ensuring you get the most up-to-date information. Todoist Integration:** Fetches your pending tasks from Todoist to help you manage your to-do list effectively. Merge & Code Nodes:** Combines the data from the different sources and uses a Code node to format the information into a well-structured HTML email. Inline CSS is used to style the digest for a clean, professional look. Email Summary:** The final digest, with dynamic subject lines and detailed content sections, is sent via Gmail, providing you with a comprehensive daily update. Note: Make sure to change your email address in the To section of the final Gmail node to send out the daily digest. Replace: [email protected] with your own email address. Keywords daily digest automation, email summary, RSS integration, task management, Gmail automation, Todoist workflow, Cron trigger By implementing this workflow, you harness the power of automation to simplify your morning routine, boost productivity, and ensure you are always up-to-date with your most important information. Enjoy a seamless, automated start to your day and take your productivity to the next level!
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Realtime Notion Todoist 2-way Sync with Redis

Purpose This solution enables you to manage all your Notion and Todoist tasks from different workspaces as well as your calendar events in a single place. All tasks can be managed in Todoist and additionally Fantastical can be used to manage scheduled tasks & events all together. Demo & Explanation How it works The realtime sync consists of two workflows, both triggered by a registered webhook from either Notion or Todoist To avoid overwrites by lately arriving webhook calls, every time the current task is retrieved from both sides. Redis is used to prevent from endless loops, since an update in one system triggers another webhook call again. Using the ID of the task, the trigger is being locked down for 15 seconds. Depending on the detected changes, the other side is updated accordingly. Generally Notion is treaded as the main source. Using an "Obsolete" Status, it is guaranteed, that tasks never get deleted entirely by accident. The Todoist ID is stored in the Notion task, so they stay linked together An additional full sync workflow daily fixes inconsistencies, if any of them occurred, since webhooks cannot be trusted entirely. Since Todoist requires a more complex setup, a tiny workflow helps with activating the webhook. Another tiny workflow helps generating a global config, which is used by all workflows for mapping purposes. Mapping (Notion >> Todoist) Name: Task Name Priority: Priority (1: do first, 2: urgent, 3: important, 4: unset) Due: Date Status: Section (Done: completed, Obsolete: deleted) <page_link>: Description (read-only) Todoist ID: <task_id> Current limitations Changes on the same task cannot be made simultaneously in both systems within a 15-20 second time frame Subtasks are not linked automatically to their parent yet Recurring tasks are not supported yet Tasks names do not support URL’s yet Compatibility n8n v2.5.0 and above Updates This templated has been updated to work with the new "combined" Todoist API (v1). The general flow works exactly the same as before. Only the setup of the Todoist Webhook might look a tiny bit different then shown in the setup video, so please also have a look at the yellow sticky notes. Prerequisites Notion A database must already exist (get a basic template here) with the following properties (case matters!): Text: "Name" Status: "Status", containing at least the options "Backlog", "In progress", "Done", "Obsolete" Select: "Priority", containing the options "do first", "urgent", "important" Date: "Due" Checkbox: "Focus" Text: "Todoist ID" Todoist A project must already exist with the same sections like defined as Status in Notion (except Done and Obsolete) Redis Create a Free Redis Cloud instance or self-host Setup The setup involves quite a lot of steps, yet many of them can be automated for business internal purposes. Just follow the video or do the following steps: Setup credentials for Notion (access token), Todoist (access token) and Redis - you can also create empty credentials and populate these later during further setup Clone this workflow by clicking the "Use workflow" button and then choosing your n8n instance - otherwise you need to map the credentials of many nodes. Follow the instructions described within the bundle of sticky notes on the top left of the workflow How to use You can apply changes (create, update, delete) to tasks both in Notion and Todoist which then get synced over within a couple of seconds (this is handled by the differential realtime sync) The daily running full sync, resolves possible discrepancies in Todoist and sends a summary via email, if anything needed to be updated. In case that contains an unintended change, you can jump to the Task from the email directly to fix it manually.

Automated Daily Briefing with Todoist, Google Calendar & GPT-4o via Gmail

Put your productivity on autopilot with this workflow. How it works This workflow generates a beautifully formatted daily briefing email every morning at 6:00 AM by combining your Todoist tasks and Google Calendar events, summarizing them using GPT-4o, and sending them as a clean HTML email. It includes: Auto-fetching today's tasks and events Formatting them for context Generating a motivational summary with GPT-4o Converting the output into styled HTML Emailing it to you daily Set up steps Connect your Google Calendar and Todoist accounts Set your project ID in the Todoist node Customize the OpenAI prompt or email template if needed Enable the Schedule Trigger to automate daily runs All configuration logic and summaries are explained in sticky notes inside the workflow. No external tools required. Just plug, personalize, and automate your day!

Build your own Gmail and Todoist integration

Create custom Gmail and Todoist workflows by choosing triggers and actions. Nodes come with global operations and settings, as well as app-specific parameters that can be configured. You can also use the HTTP Request node to query data from any app or service with a REST API.

Gmail supported actions

Add Label
Delete
Get
Get Many
Mark as Read
Mark as Unread
Remove Label
Reply
Send
Send and Wait for Response
Create
Delete
Get
Get Many
Create
Delete
Get
Get Many
Add Label
Delete
Get
Get Many
Remove Label
Reply
Trash
Untrash

Todoist supported actions

Close
Close a task
Create
Create a new task
Delete
Delete a task
Get
Get a task
Get Many
Get many tasks
Move
Move a task
Quick Add
Quick add a task using natural language
Reopen
Reopen a task
Update
Update a task
Archive
Archive a project
Create
Create a new project
Delete
Delete a project
Get
Get a project
Get Collaborators
Get project collaborators
Get Many
Get many projects
Unarchive
Unarchive a project
Update
Update a project
Create
Create a new section
Delete
Delete a section
Get
Get a section
Get Many
Get many sections
Update
Update a section
Create
Create a new comment
Delete
Delete a comment
Get
Get a comment
Get Many
Get many comments
Update
Update a comment
Create
Create a new label
Delete
Delete a label
Get
Get a label
Get Many
Get many labels
Update
Update a label
Create
Create a new reminder
Delete
Delete a reminder
Get Many
Get many reminders
Update
Update a reminder

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