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Metatask

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This application needs additional settings. Please follow the documentation below to create your own connectionUnique, active service acces point to a network. There are different types of connections (API key, Oauth…). More.

Metatask

The Metatask modulesThe module is an application or tool within the Boost.space system. The entire system is built on this concept of modularity. (module - Contacts) More allow you to retrieve and list the templatesTemplates are predefined scenarios that you can expand and customize to create new scenarios. You can then share these with friends and colleagues. More and processes in your Metatask account.

Getting Started with Metatask

Prerequisites

A Metatask account

In order to use Metatask with Boost.spaceCentralization and synchronization platform, where you can organize and manage your data. More IntegratorPart of the Boost.space system, where you can create your connections and automate your processes. More, it is necessary to have a Metatask account. If you do not have one, you can create a Metatask account at metatask.io/team-creation/step1.

Note

The moduleThe module is an application or tool within the Boost.space system. The entire system is built on this concept of modularity. (module - Contacts) More dialog fields that are displayed in bold (in the Boost.space Integrator scenarioA specific connection between applications in which data can be transferred. Two types of scenarios: active/inactive. More, not in this documentation article) are mandatory!

Connect Metatask to Boost.space Integrator

To connect your Metatask account to Boost.space Integrator you need to obtain the API Key from your Metatask account and insert it in the Create a connection dialog in the Boost.space Integrator module.

Login to your Metatask account.

Note

By default the API key is not enabled in your account, you need to write to the Metatask’s support team in their chat for enabling the API key in your account.
Click Your Profile Icon > Boost.space Integrator Settings > Integrations > Generate API Key. Copy the API key to your clipboard.
Go to Boost.space Integrator and open the Metatask module’s Create a connection dialog.
In the Connection name field, enter a name for the connection.
In the API Key field, enter the API key copied in step 2 and click Continue.

The connection has been established.

Templates

Search Templates

Get a list of all available templates sorted by title.

Connection	Establish a connection to your Metatask account.
Limit	Set the maximum number of templates Boost.space Integrator should return during one scenario execution cycleA cycle is the operation and commit/rollback phases of scenario execution. A scenario may have one or more cycles (one is the default)..

Get a Template

Get a templateTemplates are predefined scenarios that you can expand and customize to create new scenarios. You can then share these with friends and colleagues. More with data form and tasks by ID.

Connection	Establish a connection to your Metatask account.
Template ID	Select the Template ID whose details you want to retrieve.

Process

Search Process

Gets a list of processes by params.

Connection	Establish a connection to your Metatask account.
Limit	Set the maximum number of processes Boost.space Integrator should return during one scenario execution cycle.
Start Date From	Enter the date to search process started on or after the specified date. If no date is specified, the module returns the process started during the last 24 hours.
Start Date To	Enter the date to search process started on or before the specified date. If no date is specified, the module returns the process started during the last 24 hours. The maximum allowed days is 30.
StatusesCreate statuses for each module separately to create an ideal environment for efficient and consistent work. More	Select the statusCreate statuses for each module separately to create an ideal environment for efficient and consistent work. More of the process you are searching for: Active All Completed Rejected
Templates	Add the Template IDs whose processes you want to search or list. You can add multiple Template IDs.
Starters	Add the UserCan use the system on a limited basis based on the rights assigned by the admin. More IDs whose processes you are searching for. You can add multiple User IDs.

Get a Process

Gets a process by ID.

Connection	Establish a connection to your Metatask account.
Process ID	Select the Process ID whose details you want to retrieve.

Other

Make an API Call

Performs an arbitrary authorized API call.

Connection

Establish a connection to your Metatask account.

URL

Enter a path relative to https://metatask.io/external_api. For example: /v1/processes

	Note
	For the list of available endpoints, refer to the Metatask API Documentation.

Method

Select the HTTP method you want to use:

GET

to retrieve information for an entry.

POST

to create a new entry.

PUT

to update/replace an existing entry.

PATCH

to make a partial entry update.

DELETE

to delete an entry.

Headers

Enter the desired request headers. You don’t have to add authorization headers; we already did that for you.

Query String

Enter the request query string.

Body

Enter the body content for your API call.

Example of Use – List Templates

The following API call returns all the templates from your Metatask account:

URL:

/v1/templates

Method:

GET

Matches of the search can be found in the module’s Output under BundleA bundle is a chunk of data and the basic unit for use with modules. A bundle consists of items, similar to how a bag may contain separate, individual items. More > Body > list.

In our example, 2 templates were returned:

	Note
	By default the API key is not enabled in your account, you need to write to the Metatask’s support team in their chat for enabling the API key in your account.