Siri Shortcut to Create Task in Monday.com Board Using API
Automate your task creation with a simple voice command. "Hey Siri, add task to Monday."
What You'll Need
The foundational shortcut creates items with a name on your specified board. You'll need two pieces of information:
- Your Monday.com API key
- Your Board ID
Getting Your Monday.com API Key
Follow these steps to locate your API credentials:
- 1. Access your Monday.com account
- 2. Click the Account icon (bottom-left corner)
- 3. Select Admin
- 4. Choose "API" from the left sidebar
- 5. Copy your API Key under Personal API Token
Finding Your Board ID
The Board ID appears in your browser's URL when you open any board. Simply extract the numeric identifier from the address bar.
Pro Tips
Tip #1 - Multiple Board Access
Simply duplicate this shortcut with a different name to directly add items to multiple boards. For example: "Add to Marketing Board", "Add to Development Board", etc.
Tip #2 - Quick Item Access
Configure board automation to notify on new items, enabling instant card-based editing without searching through your board.
Advanced Features
Want to take it further? Here are some advanced features you can add:
- Custom column values when creating items
- Item card search capabilities
- Advanced notification triggers
- Status assignments and group automation
Need Help?
Have questions about this shortcut or want help customizing it for your workflow?
Contact SupportFrequently Asked Questions
Can I use Siri to add tasks to Monday.com?
Yes! This shortcut enables you to use Siri to create tasks in Monday.com with a simple voice command. Just say "Hey Siri, add task to Monday" and dictate your task. The shortcut uses Monday.com's API to create the item directly on your specified board.
Does this work with Monday.com's free plan?
Yes, the Monday.com API is available on all plans, including the free tier. You'll get a Personal API Token in your account settings that works with this Siri Shortcut regardless of your subscription level.
Can I add items to different Monday.com boards?
Absolutely! Simply duplicate the shortcut and configure each copy with a different Board ID. Name them descriptively like "Add to Marketing Board" or "Add to Personal Tasks" so Siri knows which one to use when you speak your command.
Is there a Monday.com iOS app shortcut?
While Monday.com has an iOS app, it doesn't have built-in Siri Shortcuts support. This custom shortcut fills that gap by connecting directly to Monday.com's API, letting you add tasks hands-free from anywhere on your iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Apple Watch.
How do I automate Monday.com with iOS?
This Siri Shortcut is the easiest way to automate Monday.com from iOS. Once configured, you can: trigger it with voice commands, add it to your Home Screen, include it in other Shortcuts automations, or use it with Focus modes and time-based triggers in the Shortcuts app.