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Feasibility of Auto‑Triggered Workflows Using Basic Task Forms

  • May 1, 2026
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Hi,
 

Could you please advise whether a workflow can be automatically actioned using a basic task form when data is inserted into the SQL database, with minimal manual interaction?
The intent is to manage and action tasks directly through the Workspace, without developing a custom form.


We would appreciate confirmation on whether this approach is supported within the existing workflow capabilities.

Thank you for your support.

Best answer by TinTex

Hello,

It is certainly possible to use a basic task form:

And action it via the K2 Workspace site without developing a custom form; ootb it will look like so:

If you want a task to be automatically actioned when data is inserted into a SQL database, you may be able to use of a SQL trigger:

CREATE TRIGGER (Transact-SQL) - SQL Server | Microsoft Learn

that calls back into K2 and action the task via REST:

Workflow REST API: Open and Complete Task

or the SourceCode.Workflow.Client api:

How to action a worklist item

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  • May 1, 2026

Hello,

It is certainly possible to use a basic task form:

And action it via the K2 Workspace site without developing a custom form; ootb it will look like so:

If you want a task to be automatically actioned when data is inserted into a SQL database, you may be able to use of a SQL trigger:

CREATE TRIGGER (Transact-SQL) - SQL Server | Microsoft Learn

that calls back into K2 and action the task via REST:

Workflow REST API: Open and Complete Task

or the SourceCode.Workflow.Client api:

How to action a worklist item