Hi, Is there a way to set a rule that applies changes to certain custom fields of a task to their subtasks? I am effectively looking to create a rule with a trigger associated with a task but the effect to associate with the subtasks. Thank you.

If you’re on Enterprise plans, you can achieve this by using a script action within the rule editor.

Also FYI this capability is available in the rule builder in our Flowsana integration.

How to automate changing custom fields of subtasks to match parent task

neonrain.club 14 August 2026 15:54 2

Not currently, but I believe this feature is being considered. Go ahead and upvote the post here: The ability for custom fields to inherit parent task data!?

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