Task operations and automation

To work with tasks in Postman, use the tasks endpoints to list, complete, and update task data including form fields and file attachments. Tasks are the individual work items within running processes that users complete.

Understanding task structure

In Tallyfy’s API:

• Tasks = Individual work items in a running process
• Captures = Form field data within tasks
• Assignments = Who’s responsible for completing the task

Listing tasks

Get your assigned tasks

GET {{TALLYFY_BASE_URL}}/organizations/{{TALLYFY_ORG_ID}}/me/tasks

Headers:
Authorization: Bearer {{TALLYFY_ACCESS_TOKEN}}
X-Tallyfy-Client: APIClient

Query parameters:
- status: active, completed
- limit: 100
- offset: 0

Get all tasks in a process

GET {{TALLYFY_BASE_URL}}/runs/{{PROCESS_ID}}/tasks

Filter tasks by various criteria

// Advanced filtering in Tests tab
const tasks = pm.response.json().data;

// Overdue tasks
const overdueTasks = tasks.filter(t =>
    t.deadline && new Date(t.deadline) < new Date() && t.status === 'active'
);

// Tasks by specific assignee
const userTasks = tasks.filter(t =>
    t.assignees.some(a => a.email === 'john@company.com')
);

// High priority tasks (based on process name or custom logic)
const urgentTasks = tasks.filter(t =>
    t.run_name.includes('URGENT') || t.run_name.includes('Priority')
);

console.log(`Found ${overdueTasks.length} overdue tasks`);

Completing tasks

Simple task completion

PUT {{TALLYFY_BASE_URL}}/tasks/{{TASK_ID}}/complete

Headers:
Authorization: Bearer {{TALLYFY_ACCESS_TOKEN}}
X-Tallyfy-Client: APIClient

Complete with form data

Most tasks have form fields that need values:

PUT {{TALLYFY_BASE_URL}}/tasks/{{TASK_ID}}/complete

Body:
{
  "captures": {
    "field_abc123": "Approved",
    "field_def456": 42.50,
    "field_ghi789": "Task completed successfully with no issues",
    "field_jkl012": true
  }
}

Bulk task completion

Complete multiple tasks efficiently:

const taskIds = ["task_123", "task_456", "task_789"];
const results = [];

// Function to complete a single task
function completeTask(taskId, captures = {}) {
    return new Promise((resolve, reject) => {
        pm.sendRequest({
            url: `${pm.environment.get("TALLYFY_BASE_URL")}/tasks/${taskId}/complete`,
            method: 'PUT',
            header: {
                'Authorization': `Bearer ${pm.environment.get("TALLYFY_ACCESS_TOKEN")}`,
                'X-Tallyfy-Client': 'APIClient',
                'Content-Type': 'application/json'
            },
            body: {
                mode: 'raw',
                raw: JSON.stringify({ captures })
            }
        }, (err, res) => {
            if (err) {
                reject(err);
            } else {
                resolve({ taskId, status: res.code });
            }
        });
    });
}

// Complete tasks with delay to avoid rate limits
async function completeTasks() {
    for (let i = 0; i < taskIds.length; i++) {
        try {
            const result = await completeTask(taskIds[i], {
                field_status: "Completed via API",
                field_date: new Date().toISOString()
            });
            results.push(result);
            console.log(`Completed task ${i + 1} of ${taskIds.length}`);

            // Add delay between requests
            if (i < taskIds.length - 1) {
                await new Promise(resolve => setTimeout(resolve, 200));
            }
        } catch (error) {
            console.error(`Failed to complete task ${taskIds[i]}:`, error);
        }
    }

    console.log('Bulk completion results:', results);
}

completeTasks();

File attachments

Upload file to task

File uploads require special handling in Postman. Here’s the expert approach:

1. Set up the request

   POST {{TALLYFY_BASE_URL}}/tasks/{{TASK_ID}}/files
   
   Headers:
   Authorization: Bearer {{TALLYFY_ACCESS_TOKEN}}
   X-Tallyfy-Client: APIClient
   // DO NOT set Content-Type - let Postman handle it

2. Configure body as form-data

   • Select Body → form-data
   • Add key: file (type: File)
   • Add key: field_id (type: Text, value: field_abc123)

3. Select file

   • Click Select Files for the file field
   • Choose your file (max 5MB for team uploads)
   • Send request

Critical insights from Postman experts:

• Never set Content-Type manually: Postman automatically sets multipart/form-data with proper boundary fields. Manual setting causes “Missing start boundary” errors
• Boundary field importance: The boundary separates form parts - Postman generates cryptographically secure boundaries automatically
• File size considerations: Individual files can’t exceed 5MB for shared team collections
• Variable file paths: Use environment variables for dynamic file selection:

  // In pre-request script
  const filePath = pm.environment.get("UPLOAD_FILE_PATH");
  pm.request.body.formdata.add({
      key: "file",
      src: filePath,
      type: "file"
  });

Advanced file upload patterns:

// Dynamic file selection based on task type
const taskType = pm.environment.get("CURRENT_TASK_TYPE");
const fileMapping = {
    "approval": "approval_document.pdf",
    "review": "review_checklist.xlsx",
    "signature": "contract_template.docx"
};

const fileName = fileMapping[taskType] || "default_file.txt";
pm.environment.set("UPLOAD_FILENAME", fileName);

Common mistake: Using raw JSON body instead of form-data. Files must use multipart/form-data with proper boundary handling.

Download file from task

GET {{TALLYFY_BASE_URL}}/files/{{FILE_ID}}/download

Headers:
Authorization: Bearer {{TALLYFY_ACCESS_TOKEN}}
X-Tallyfy-Client: APIClient

Save response using Postman’s “Save Response” → “Save to a file” option.

Task assignment patterns

Reassign task

PUT {{TALLYFY_BASE_URL}}/tasks/{{TASK_ID}}

Body:
{
  "assignees": ["member_123", "member_456"]
}

Dynamic assignment based on workload

Assign to least busy team member:

// First, get all team members and their task counts
async function assignToLeastBusy(taskId) {
    // Get all members
    const membersResponse = await pm.sendRequest({
        url: `${pm.environment.get("TALLYFY_BASE_URL")}/organizations/${pm.environment.get("TALLYFY_ORG_ID")}/members`,
        method: 'GET',
        header: {
            'Authorization': `Bearer ${pm.environment.get("TALLYFY_ACCESS_TOKEN")}`,
            'X-Tallyfy-Client': 'APIClient'
        }
    });

    const members = membersResponse.json().data;

    // Get task counts for each member
    const taskCounts = await Promise.all(members.map(async (member) => {
        const tasksResponse = await pm.sendRequest({
            url: `${pm.environment.get("TALLYFY_BASE_URL")}/organizations/${pm.environment.get("TALLYFY_ORG_ID")}/members/${member.id}/tasks?status=active`,
            method: 'GET',
            header: {
                'Authorization': `Bearer ${pm.environment.get("TALLYFY_ACCESS_TOKEN")}`,
                'X-Tallyfy-Client': 'APIClient'
            }
        });

        return {
            memberId: member.id,
            name: member.name,
            taskCount: tasksResponse.json().data.length
        };
    }));

    // Find member with least tasks
    const leastBusy = taskCounts.reduce((prev, current) =>
        prev.taskCount < current.taskCount ? prev : current
    );

    console.log(`Assigning to ${leastBusy.name} (${leastBusy.taskCount} active tasks)`);

    // Assign the task
    return pm.sendRequest({
        url: `${pm.environment.get("TALLYFY_BASE_URL")}/tasks/${taskId}`,
        method: 'PUT',
        header: {
            'Authorization': `Bearer ${pm.environment.get("TALLYFY_ACCESS_TOKEN")}`,
            'X-Tallyfy-Client': 'APIClient',
            'Content-Type': 'application/json'
        },
        body: {
            mode: 'raw',
            raw: JSON.stringify({
                assignees: [leastBusy.memberId]
            })
        }
    });
}

Task automation patterns

Auto-complete approval tasks

Automatically approve tasks based on conditions:

// Check task data and auto-approve if conditions met
const task = pm.response.json();

if (task.name.includes("Auto-Approval") && task.run_name.includes("Low Risk")) {
    pm.sendRequest({
        url: `${pm.environment.get("TALLYFY_BASE_URL")}/tasks/${task.id}/complete`,
        method: 'PUT',
        header: {
            'Authorization': `Bearer ${pm.environment.get("TALLYFY_ACCESS_TOKEN")}`,
            'X-Tallyfy-Client': 'APIClient',
            'Content-Type': 'application/json'
        },
        body: {
            mode: 'raw',
            raw: JSON.stringify({
                captures: {
                    field_approval: "Auto-approved",
                    field_notes: "Automatically approved based on low risk criteria",
                    field_timestamp: new Date().toISOString()
                }
            })
        }
    }, (err, res) => {
        if (!err) {
            console.log("Task auto-approved successfully");
        }
    });
}

Task escalation for overdue items

Find and escalate overdue tasks:

// Get all active tasks
const tasks = pm.response.json().data;
const now = new Date();

const overdueTasks = tasks.filter(t => {
    if (!t.deadline || t.status !== 'active') return false;
    return new Date(t.deadline) < now;
});

// Escalate each overdue task
overdueTasks.forEach(task => {
    const hoursOverdue = Math.floor((now - new Date(task.deadline)) / (1000 * 60 * 60));

    // Add comment about escalation
    pm.sendRequest({
        url: `${pm.environment.get("TALLYFY_BASE_URL")}/tasks/${task.id}/comments`,
        method: 'POST',
        header: {
            'Authorization': `Bearer ${pm.environment.get("TALLYFY_ACCESS_TOKEN")}`,
            'X-Tallyfy-Client': 'APIClient',
            'Content-Type': 'application/json'
        },
        body: {
            mode: 'raw',
            raw: JSON.stringify({
                content: `⚠️ ESCALATION: This task is ${hoursOverdue} hours overdue. Manager notified.`
            })
        }
    });

    // Could also reassign to manager or send notifications
});

Working with task comments

Add comment to task

POST {{TALLYFY_BASE_URL}}/tasks/{{TASK_ID}}/comments

Body:
{
  "content": "Please review the attached documents before approving."
}

Get task activity feed

GET {{TALLYFY_BASE_URL}}/tasks/{{TASK_ID}}/comments

Common task patterns

Conditional task completion

Complete tasks differently based on previous task data:

// Get process data first
const process = pm.response.json();

// Find specific task data
const approvalTask = process.tasks.find(t => t.name.includes("Manager Approval"));
const approvalStatus = approvalTask?.captures?.field_approval_status;

// Complete next task based on approval
const nextTask = process.tasks.find(t => t.name.includes("Next Step") && t.status === 'active');

if (nextTask) {
    const captures = {};

    if (approvalStatus === "Approved") {
        captures.field_action = "Proceed";
        captures.field_notes = "Approved by manager";
    } else {
        captures.field_action = "Revise";
        captures.field_notes = "Requires revision per manager feedback";
    }

    // Complete with appropriate data
    pm.sendRequest({
        url: `${pm.environment.get("TALLYFY_BASE_URL")}/tasks/${nextTask.id}/complete`,
        method: 'PUT',
        header: {
            'Authorization': `Bearer ${pm.environment.get("TALLYFY_ACCESS_TOKEN")}`,
            'X-Tallyfy-Client': 'APIClient',
            'Content-Type': 'application/json'
        },
        body: {
            mode: 'raw',
            raw: JSON.stringify({ captures })
        }
    });
}

Troubleshooting task operations

”Cannot complete task” errors

Common causes:

• Task already completed
• Not assigned to you
• Required fields missing
• Previous dependencies not complete

File upload issues

• Maximum file size: 25MB typically
• Supported formats: Most common formats
• Use form-data, not JSON
• Include field_id if required

Form field validation

Tallyfy’s form validation follows strict patterns. Here’s what actually works:

Data type matching:

// Common validation patterns
const fieldValidation = {
    // String fields - any text
    "field_notes": "Any text value",

    // Number fields - must be numeric, not string
    "field_amount": 1500.50, // ✅ Correct
    "field_count": "25",      // ❌ Wrong - string

    // Boolean fields - actual boolean
    "field_approved": true,     // ✅ Correct
    "field_complete": "true",  // ❌ Wrong - string

    // Date fields - ISO format
    "field_deadline": "2024-03-15",           // ✅ Correct
    "field_due_date": "March 15, 2024",       // ❌ Wrong
    "field_timestamp": "2024-03-15T10:30:00Z" // ✅ Also correct
};

Select field validation:

// Get valid options first
const task = pm.response.json();
const priorityField = task.fields.find(f => f.id === "field_priority");
console.log("Valid options:", priorityField.options);

// Then use exact match
const captures = {
    "field_priority": "High" // Must match exactly
};

Advanced validation script:

// Pre-request validation
const captures = JSON.parse(pm.request.body.raw).captures;
const validationErrors = [];

// Type checking
Object.entries(captures).forEach(([fieldId, value]) => {
    if (fieldId.includes("amount") && typeof value !== "number") {
        validationErrors.push(`${fieldId} must be numeric, got ${typeof value}`);
    }
    if (fieldId.includes("approved") && typeof value !== "boolean") {
        validationErrors.push(`${fieldId} must be boolean, got ${typeof value}`);
    }
});

if (validationErrors.length > 0) {
    console.error("Validation errors:", validationErrors);
    throw new Error("Form validation failed");
}

Required field detection:

// Auto-detect required fields from task schema
const task = pm.response.json();
const requiredFields = task.fields
    .filter(f => f.required)
    .map(f => f.id);

console.log("Required fields:", requiredFields);

// Validate all required fields are present
const captures = pm.variables.get("taskCaptures");
const missingRequired = requiredFields.filter(fieldId =>
    !captures.hasOwnProperty(fieldId) || captures[fieldId] === null
);

if (missingRequired.length > 0) {
    console.error("Missing required fields:", missingRequired);
}

Next steps

With task automation mastered:

• Explore advanced patterns

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