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A trigger starts a task. Choose the simplest trigger that fits the job, then use Run now to test the task before you turn on automatic runs.

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Manual

A manual task runs only when someone selects Run now. Use this for:
  • early testing;
  • work that needs a human decision before it starts;
  • repeat jobs that happen at irregular times.
Manual tasks are the safest place to begin because a person controls every run.

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Schedule

A scheduled task runs at a time you set. You can create one-time or repeating schedules, including hourly, daily, weekly, monthly, yearly, and custom intervals.
1

Open the task trigger

Create or edit a task. Under Trigger, choose Select a trigger.
2

Choose Schedule

Select Schedule in the trigger picker.
3

Set when it runs

Choose the frequency, time, and time zone. For a repeating task, you can also choose a start date and when it should end.
4

Add the trigger

Review the next occurrence shown by Mantle, then add the trigger. Select Run now once before making the task active.
Check the selected time zone. A schedule that looks correct in one time zone may run on a different local date for another teammate. Good uses include morning digests, weekly summaries, and regular checks. Avoid a very frequent schedule unless the result changes often enough to justify the extra activity and credit use.

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On Complete

An On Complete trigger starts after another task finishes. Use it to split a longer workflow into clear stages, such as:
  1. collect recent feedback;
  2. summarize the themes;
  3. post a short leadership update.
Each task should have one clear job and a result the next task can understand. If an earlier step fails, check the run history before restarting the chain.

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Connected-app event

An app trigger starts when a supported event happens in a connected app. Examples can include a new issue, email, message, or payment event, depending on the integration.
1

Connect the app

Go to Settings → Integrations and complete the connection.
2

Choose the event

Select the integration and event while editing the task trigger.
3

Add filters when available

Limit the task to the team, project, account, or event that matters.
4

Test with a safe event

Confirm that the correct task starts once and posts to the expected channel.
Not every integration supports triggers. Its guide shows whether it offers agent tools, triggers, or both.

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Choose safely

Scheduled tasks and some automatic triggers require a paid plan. Trigger availability also depends on the connected app and the permissions granted to it. Automatic runs use the task owner’s credits.