> ## Documentation Index
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> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Create Google Tasks from Cleft notes

> Automatically sync voice-captured action items to Google Tasks for Google Workspace integration

Keep your Google Tasks perfectly in sync with voice-captured action items. Ideal for teams fully invested in Google Workspace who want seamless integration between Gmail, Calendar, and Tasks.

<Note type="warning">
  **🟡 In Review** — Coming soon to Zapier directory. [Learn more about the template](https://zapier.com/webintent/create-zap?template=255679811).
</Note>

## Install Template

<Card title="Create Google Tasks from Cleft notes" icon="bolt" href="https://zapier.com/webintent/create-zap?template=255679811" aria-label="Install Zapier template to create Google Tasks from Cleft notes">
  One-click setup for your Google account. Takes 2 minutes.
</Card>

## What It Does

Automatically create tasks in Google Tasks from Cleft voice notes. Perfect for Google Workspace users who want voice capture without leaving their Gmail/Calendar ecosystem.

## How It Works

<Steps>
  <Step title="Voice Capture">
    Create a note in Cleft with your action items
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add Checkboxes">
    Format with checkboxes:

    ```markdown theme={null}
    - [ ] Complete expense report
    - [ ] Schedule team lunch
    - [ ] Review quarterly goals
    ```
  </Step>

  <Step title="Tag with 'tasks'">
    Add the **tasks** tag to your note. This is your human review checkpoint—review the items before they sync to Google Tasks.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Save">
    Automation triggers immediately
  </Step>

  <Step title="Extract">
    Python pulls all unchecked checkboxes
  </Step>

  <Step title="Create in Google Tasks">
    Each checkbox becomes a task in your Google account
  </Step>

  <Step title="Google Ecosystem">
    Tasks integrate with Gmail, Calendar, and other Google tools
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Setup Requirements

* ✅ **Cleft Plus** subscription
* ✅ **Google Account** with Tasks enabled
* ✅ **Zapier** account (free tier works)

## Installation Steps

1. Click Install Template
2. Connect your Cleft account
3. Connect your Google account (same one as Gmail/Calendar)
4. Select your tasks list
5. Turn on the Zap

**Important**: When creating a note, add the **tasks** tag to trigger automation. This gives you a chance to review items before they sync to Google Tasks.

Your Google Tasks will auto-populate from Cleft!

## Use Cases

### 1. Gmail-Based Workflow

Process your inbox, voice-log action items in Cleft. Google Tasks auto-updates alongside your Gmail management.

**Time saved**: 20 minutes per day

### 2. Calendar + Tasks Coordination

Capture meeting follow-ups during calendar reviews. Tasks flow into Google Tasks automatically.

**Time saved**: 15 minutes per meeting

### 3. Google Workspace Integration

Keep your entire Google productivity suite synchronized—Calendar, Gmail, Drive, and Tasks all connected.

**Time saved**: 30 minutes per day (unified system)

## Customization

<Accordion title="Change Trigger to All Notes" role="button" aria-expanded="false">
  By default, only notes tagged with **tasks** will trigger automation (your human review checkpoint). To trigger from every note instead:

  1. Open the Zap in Zapier
  2. Edit the trigger step
  3. Remove the "tags contains tasks" filter
  4. Save and turn on

  Now every note with checkboxes will auto-sync to Google Tasks, with no review step.
</Accordion>

<Accordion title="Use Different Task Lists" role="button" aria-expanded="false">
  Google Tasks supports multiple lists. Create separate Zaps for:

  * Work tasks
  * Personal tasks
  * Project-specific tasks

  Use filters to route items to the right list.
</Accordion>

<Accordion title="Add Due Dates" role="button" aria-expanded="false">
  Google Tasks supports natural language due dates. Mention dates in your Cleft note and map them in Zapier.
</Accordion>

<Accordion title="Link to Gmail Threads" role="button" aria-expanded="false">
  Some automation can include Gmail references for full context.
</Accordion>

## Checkbox Format

```markdown theme={null}
- [ ] Task 1
- [ ] Task 2
- [ ] Task 3
```

Each becomes a Google Task.

## Troubleshooting

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Tasks not appearing" role="button" aria-expanded="false">
    1. **Checkbox format**: Verify `- [ ] text`
    2. **Zap is ON**: Check Zapier dashboard
    3. **Google connection**: Ensure proper authentication
    4. **Tasks enabled**: Verify Tasks is enabled in your Google account
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Wrong task list" role="button" aria-expanded="false">
    Edit the Zap and select the correct Google Tasks list.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Template Details

* **Template ID**: 255679811
* **Status**: 🟡 In Review
* **Trigger Type**: Note Created
* **Target Platform**: Google Tasks
* **Setup Time**: \~2 minutes
* **Best For**: Google Workspace integration

## Perfect For

* 📧 **Gmail-centric** professionals
* 📅 **Calendar-driven** workflows
* 🔗 **Google Workspace** teams
* 🌐 **Cross-platform** Google integration
* ☁️ **Cloud-native** tool users

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  </Card>

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  </Card>

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  </Card>

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  </Card>
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## Support

* **Google Tasks Help**: [support.google.com](https://support.google.com)
* **Cleft Support**: [support.cleftnotes.com](https://support.cleftnotes.com)
* **Zapier Help**: [help.zapier.com](https://help.zapier.com)

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Ready to sync your Google Tasks? [View the template →](https://zapier.com/webintent/create-zap?template=255679811) (Coming soon)