This workflow adds automatic, hands-off recurring tasks to Notion.

Need help with this workflow? Check out the full instructions and FAQ here.

Issues and bugs can be reported at this automation's Github repo.

Compatibility

This workflow only works with Notion databases that have my recurring task helper formulas:

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  • Ultimate Tasks – my free task manager template, and the best free task manager for Notion.
    • Ultimate Brain contains an upgraded version of Ultimate Tasks, adding GTD support, better integration with your notes, and useful dashboards (like the My Day dashboard).
  • Recurring Tasksthis is a barebones template intended for learning purposes.

Instructions

  • Duplicate the workflow into your own Pipedream account.
  • Set your timezone in the Trigger step (Trigger → Configure → Schedule → Timezone).
  • Optional: Adjust the schedule in the Trigger step. By default, this workflow will run once per day at 11:57pm. You can make it run more frequently; just keep Pipedream's credit limits if you're on the free plan. This workflow nearly always takes 1 credit per run.
  • Generate a test event in the Trigger step, then hit Continue and move onto the notion_recurring_tasks step.
  • Connect your Notion account, then choose your Tasks database, Due date property, Task Status property, and any other needed properties.
  • Test the workflow.
  • Hit Deploy to enable the workflow.

Note: This automation will automatically change the UTC Offset and Type formula properties in your task database. This helps things run smoothly; you can learn more about why these changes are made in this reference section.

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Copyright

All rights reserved. This workflow may be used and modified for personal use or internal company use. This workflow may not be redistributed or resold. This workflow may not be be distributed, bundled, or sold with any Notion templates, or consulting services, without written permission. Please email thomas@collegeinfogeek.com with any inquiries.