Automatically Create Daily Todoist Task List

Automates daily Todoist task management: deletes uncompleted tasks at 5am and copies customizable template tasks to Inbox at 5:10am with due dates and recurrence.

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Automatically Create Daily Todoist Task List

This n8n workflow streamlines your daily productivity by automating Todoist task creation and cleanup. Every morning at 5:00 AM, it deletes any uncompleted tasks from the previous day, ensuring a clean slate. At 5:10 AM, it fetches tasks from a designated template project, parses custom instructions like 'days:mon,tues; due:8pm' embedded in task descriptions, and creates new tasks in your Inbox with appropriate due dates and recurrence rules.

The workflow uses cron triggers for scheduling, Todoist nodes for reading/deleting/creating tasks, and a JavaScript code node to parse template details. Setup is straightforward: connect your Todoist credentials, create a template project with annotated tasks, and specify source/target project IDs in the nodes. No spreadsheets involved despite subcategory; it's purely Todoist-focused.

Benefits include massive time savings on manual task setup, consistent daily routines, and flexibility for recurring tasks (e.g., weekly meetings or evening chores). Ideal for professionals, students, or anyone using Todoist for GTD or habit tracking. Reduces decision fatigue and ensures nothing slips through cracks, boosting overall productivity.

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Last updated September 26, 2026
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How to import this workflow into n8n

  1. 1Purchase or download the workflow to get the n8n workflow JSON file.
  2. 2In your n8n instance, open Workflows and choose "Import from File" (or paste the JSON with Ctrl+V on the canvas).
  3. 3Open each node marked with a credential warning and connect your own accounts and API keys.
  4. 4Run the workflow once manually to verify the data flow, then toggle it to Active.

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