Native Integrations
Introduction
Motion includes several built-in integrations designed to capture tasks and updates from the tools you use most often. These integrations are available without third-party connectors.
Task from Email
Overview
Turn your emails into actionable tasks with Motion’s Task from Email integration. Instead of manually copying details, simply forward an email to Motion and it automatically creates a task for you.
Key benefits
Effortless creation → No need to switch tools or retype.
Smart parsing → Subject lines, dates, and priorities are automatically extracted.
Workflow-friendly → Works with your existing email accounts and habits.
How It Works
Forward the email → Send any message from your connected email account(s) to
[email protected].Automatic parsing → Motion scans the subject and body for task details such as title, due date, and priority.
Task creation → A new task appears in your Motion workspace with relevant details pre-filled.
Task Details Mapping
Subject line
Task Title
“Prepare Client Report”
Body text
Task Description
“Finalize the Q4 report by Friday.”
Detected date/time
Due Date
“Friday, 3 PM”
Detected urgency words
Priority
“High Priority”
Examples of Email → Task
Example 1: Client Call Reminder
Subject: Client Call
Body: Call Client A on Friday at 3 PM. High Priority.
Result in Motion:
Title: Call Client A
Due Date: Friday, 3 PM
Priority: High
Best Practices
Use clear subject lines.
Include specific deadlines and priorities in the email body.
Avoid vague phrases like "Do this ASAP" without context.
Good Example:
Subject: Submit Financial Report Body: Submit Q4 financial report by Thursday, priority High.
Bad Example:
Subject: Report Body: Do the thing I mentioned
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