PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Block Newly Created Asana Dependencies That Form a Cycle
Fires the moment a dependency is added in Asana, checks whether the new link closes a circular chain.
How it runs
The automated pipeline, trigger to output.
- TriggerAsana dependency-added webhook firesAsana
- ActionLoad surrounding dependency graph from AsanaAsana
- LogicTest whether the new edge closes a cycle
- ActionComment on the task naming the loop and link to removeAsana
- OutputPing the dependency creator in Slack to reverse itSlack
What it does
This is a real-time guard rail. Whenever someone adds a dependency in Asana, the workflow tests whether that single new edge completes a circular deadlock. If it does, it flags the offending link immediately so the cycle never gets a chance to stall delivery.
When to use it
Use it on busy programs where dependencies are added constantly and a single bad link can deadlock a chain spanning several projects. It catches the mistake at creation time instead of days later in a stalled standup.
How it works
- 1An Asana webhook fires when a task's dependency is added.
- 2The workflow loads the surrounding dependency graph from Asana.
- 3A logic step checks whether the new edge introduces a cycle.
- 4If no cycle, the run ends silently.
- 5If a cycle exists, it comments on the task naming the full loop and the link to remove.
- 6It pings the person who created the dependency in Slack to reverse the change.
Set it up
What you configure once, before turning it on.
- 1Connect AsanaTasks, projects, milestones — everywhere.
- 2Connect SlackChannels, DMs, threads, mentions.
- 3Set each agent's modelWe leave models unset so you pick the tier — fast + cheap, or top-quality.
- 4Tune it to your dataEdit the prompts, filters, and field mappings so it matches how your team works.
- 5Test, then turn it onRun once against a sample, confirm the output, then enable the trigger.
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