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1. Workflow Overview

Workflow Description — Create smenso Task from Gmail with automatic Project Assignment English Title Create smenso Task from Gmail with automatic Project Assignment Short Description Turn emails in...

Best for

  • Project Management automation workflows
  • intermediate n8n builders looking for reusable templates

Tools used

n8n-nodes-base.stickynote, n8n-nodes-base.gmailtrigger, n8n-nodes-base.filter, n8n-nodes-smenso.smenso, n8n-nodes-base.code, n8n-nodes-base.gmail

Source and attribution

This workflow is cataloged by N8N Workflows and links back to its original n8n.io source page by Sven Flätchen.

Original n8n.io source

1.1 Workflow description

Title
Create smenso tasks from Gmail with automatic project assignment
Workflow name
Create smenso tasks from Gmail with automatic project assignment

Workflow Description — Create smenso Task from Gmail with automatic Project Assignment


English

Title

Create smenso Task from Gmail with automatic Project Assignment

Short Description

Turn emails into smenso tasks automatically — use a keyword in the subject line to assign tasks to the right project, get a confirmation reply, and keep your inbox clean.

Full Description

This workflow monitors a Gmail inbox for emails with the subject "smenso Task" and automatically creates tasks in your smenso workspace. What makes it smart: by adding a keyword in square brackets to the subject line, the workflow automatically assigns the task to the matching smenso project. The sender receives a confirmation reply and the email is marked as read.

How it works:

  1. Gmail Trigger polls the inbox every minute for unread emails matching "smenso Task"
  2. A filter ensures only emails from trusted senders (your domain) are processed
  3. All active smenso projects are fetched to enable automatic matching
  4. A Code node extracts the keyword from the subject and finds the matching project
  5. The task is created in the matched project (or a fallback project if no match is found)
  6. The sender receives an automatic confirmation reply with task and project details
  7. The email is marked as read so it won't be processed again

Email format:

  • Subject: smenso Task [ProjectKeyword]: My Task Title
  • Body: Task description

Examples:

  • smenso Task [Marketing]: Create new campaign brief → task created in the Marketing project
  • smenso Task [IT]: Fix server issue → task created in the IT project
  • smenso Task: General task without keyword → task created in the default fallback project

Use cases:

  • Allow team members to create smenso tasks directly from their email client
  • Let clients or external partners submit tasks without needing a smenso account
  • Forward important emails and turn them into actionable tasks automatically
  • Use from mobile — compose an email and the task appears in the right project

Setup requirements:

  • A smenso workspace with the Integration API add-on enabled
  • A smenso API token (generated in the smenso Admin Center at admin.smenso.cloud)
  • A Gmail account with OAuth2 credentials configured in n8n

Deutsch

Titel

smenso Task aus Gmail erstellen mit automatischer Projektzuordnung

Kurzbeschreibung

E-Mails automatisch in smenso Tasks umwandeln — mit einem Keyword im Betreff wird der Task dem richtigen Projekt zugeordnet, der Absender erhält eine Bestätigung und das Postfach bleibt sauber.

Ausführliche Beschreibung

Dieser Workflow überwacht ein Gmail-Postfach auf E-Mails mit dem Betreff "smenso Task" und erstellt automatisch Tasks in deinem smenso Workspace. Das Besondere: Durch ein Keyword in eckigen Klammern im Betreff wird der Task automatisch dem passenden smenso Projekt zugeordnet. Der Absender erhält eine Bestätigungs-E-Mail und die ursprüngliche Mail wird als gelesen markiert.

So funktioniert es:

  1. Gmail Trigger prüft jede Minute das Postfach auf ungelesene E-Mails mit "smenso Task"
  2. Ein Filter stellt sicher dass nur E-Mails von vertrauenswürdigen Absendern verarbeitet werden
  3. Alle aktiven smenso Projekte werden abgerufen um die automatische Zuordnung zu ermöglichen
  4. Ein Code Node extrahiert das Keyword aus dem Betreff und findet das passende Projekt
  5. Der Task wird im gefundenen Projekt angelegt (oder im Fallback-Projekt falls kein Match)
  6. Der Absender erhält automatisch eine Bestätigungs-E-Mail mit Task- und Projektdetails
  7. Die E-Mail wird als gelesen markiert damit sie nicht erneut verarbeitet wird

E-Mail Format:

  • Betreff: smenso Task [ProjektKeyword]: Mein Task-Titel
  • Inhalt: Task-Beschreibung

Beispiele:

  • smenso Task [Marketing]: Neues Kampagnen-Briefing erstellen → Task im Marketing-Projekt
  • smenso Task [IT]: Server-Problem beheben → Task im IT-Projekt
  • smenso Task: Allgemeiner Task ohne Keyword → Task im Standard-Fallback-Projekt

Anwendungsfälle:

  • Teammitglieder können smenso Tasks direkt aus ihrem E-Mail-Client erstellen
  • Kunden oder externe Partner können Tasks einreichen ohne smenso-Zugang zu benötigen
  • Wichtige E-Mails weiterleiten und automatisch in umsetzbare Tasks umwandeln
  • Vom Smartphone aus nutzen — E-Mail schreiben und der Task erscheint im richtigen Projekt

Voraussetzungen:

  • smenso Workspace mit aktiviertem Enterprise Add-on "smenso Integration API"
  • smenso API-Token (generiert im smenso Admin Center unter admin.smenso.cloud)
  • Gmail-Konto mit OAuth2-Zugangsdaten in n8n

1.2 Logical Blocks

This catalog entry is organized from the workflow JSON. The node-level section below shows the executable blocks available for review before importing the template.

2. Block-by-Block Analysis

Block 1 - Section – Receive & Filter

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

Block 2 - Section – Match Project

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

Block 3 - Section – Create & Notify

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

Block 4 - Main Overview

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

Block 5 - Gmail Trigger

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.gmailTrigger - gmailTrigger
Config choices
Version 1

Block 6 - Filter by Sender Domain

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.filter - filter
Config choices
Version 2

Block 7 - Get All Projects

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-smenso.smenso - smenso
Config choices
Version 1

Block 8 - Match Project by Keyword

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.code - code
Config choices
Version 2

Block 9 - Create smenso Task

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-smenso.smenso - smenso
Config choices
Version 1

Block 10 - Send Confirmation Reply

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.gmail - gmail
Config choices
Version 2.1

Block 11 - Mark as Read

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.gmail - gmail
Config choices
Version 2.1

3. Summary Table

Workflow Create smenso tasks from Gmail with automatic project assignment
Complexity intermediate
Nodes 11
Categories Project Management
Author Sven Flätchen
Published 12 May 2026

4. Reproducing the Workflow from Scratch

  1. 1. Download the workflow JSON

    Use the JSON export at /data/workflows/15660/15660.json as the source template for this automation.

  2. 2. Import the template into n8n

    Open n8n, import the downloaded JSON, and review each node before activating the workflow.

  3. 3. Configure credentials and variables

    Replace placeholder credentials, API keys, webhook URLs, account IDs, and environment-specific values with your own settings.

  4. 4. Test with sample data

    Run the workflow manually or in a staging workspace, inspect node output, and confirm downstream systems receive the expected data.

  5. 5. Activate and monitor

    Enable the workflow only after testing, then monitor executions, errors, and rate limits during the first production runs.

5. General Notes & Resources

Review imported nodes carefully before activation. This catalog entry is intended to help you inspect the workflow structure, understand required services, and find related templates faster.

Node names, credentials, schedules, webhook paths, and external service limits may need adjustment for your workspace.

Frequently asked questions

What does Create smenso tasks from Gmail with automatic project assignment do?

Workflow Description — Create smenso Task from Gmail with automatic Project Assignment English Title Create smenso Task from Gmail with automatic Project Assignment Short Description Turn emails in...

What do I need before importing this workflow?

Review the workflow JSON, configure any required credentials in n8n, and test the automation in a safe workspace before using it in production.

Can I customize this workflow?

Yes. Use the block-by-block analysis and the downloadable JSON to inspect each node, then adjust credentials, prompts, schedules, filters, or destinations for your Project Management use case.