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Overview

The Plutio Task Copy operation node allows you to duplicate an existing task within Plutio, optionally specifying the target task group and the position where the copied task should be placed. This is useful for automating workflows that require template tasks to be reused or for quickly replicating tasks across different groups or projects.

Common scenarios:

  • Creating a new task based on an existing template task.
  • Duplicating tasks into another group for recurring processes.
  • Automating project setup by copying standard tasks into new task groups.

Example:
When onboarding a new client, you might want to copy a set of predefined tasks from a template group into the client's specific task group, ensuring consistency and saving time.

Properties

Name Type Meaning
Task ID String The unique identifier of the task you want to copy.
Task Group Name or ID Options The destination task group for the copied task. You can select from a list or specify an ID/expression.
Position Number The position (after which task ID) where the copied task should be inserted in the target group.

Output

The output will be a JSON object representing the newly copied task as returned by the Plutio API. The structure typically includes fields such as:

{
  "_id": "string",
  "title": "string",
  "descriptionHTML": "string",
  "taskGroupId": "string",
  "position": number,
  // ...other task properties
}

If the operation fails and "Continue On Fail" is enabled, the output will include an error field with the error message.

Dependencies

  • External Service: Requires access to the Plutio API.
  • API Credentials: You must configure valid Plutio API credentials (plutioApi) in n8n.
  • n8n Configuration: No additional environment variables are required beyond the API credentials.

Troubleshooting

Common Issues:

  • Invalid Task ID: If the provided Task ID does not exist, the API will return an error.
  • Invalid Task Group: If the specified Task Group Name or ID is incorrect or missing, the task may not be copied as expected.
  • Missing Required Fields: Omitting the Task ID will result in an error.

Error Messages:

  • "Task not found": Ensure the Task ID is correct and exists in your Plutio workspace.
  • "Task group not found": Verify the Task Group Name or ID is valid.
  • "Unauthorized": Check that your Plutio API credentials are correctly configured in n8n.

How to resolve:

  • Double-check all input values, especially IDs.
  • Use the dropdown selectors where available to minimize manual entry errors.
  • Ensure your API credentials have sufficient permissions.

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