Kanban Exit Triggers

Kanban Exit Triggers

Exit triggers execute automatically when a card leaves a list. Use them for cleanup, notifications, and transitional workflows.

How Exit Triggers Work

1. A card is moved out of a list
2. Exit triggers for the source list activate
3. Conditions are evaluated
4. Actions execute if conditions pass

Creating an Exit Trigger

1. Click the list menu (⋮)
2. Select Triggers → + Add Exit Trigger
3. Configure trigger settings
4. Add conditions and actions
5. Save and activate

Common Exit Trigger Use Cases

Leaving "In Progress":

• Remove "working" tag
• Log time spent in list
• Clear assignee if moving back

Leaving "Review":

• Condition: Moving to "Done" (approved)
• Action: Add "approved" tag
• Action: Notify stakeholders

Leaving "Negotiation" (deals):

• Action: Update deal probability
• Action: Add negotiation notes
• Action: Update expected close date

Exit vs Entry: When to Use Each

### Combining Entry and Exit

Create powerful workflows by using both:

Example: Task Tracking

• "To Do" → "In Progress" (Entry): Start timer, assign
• "In Progress" → "Review" (Exit): Stop timer, remove "working" tag
• "Review" Entry: Notify reviewer
• "Review" → "Done" (Exit): Log completion, celebrate

Execution Order

When a card moves between lists:

1. Exit triggers from source list run first
2. Entry triggers on destination list run second

Priority within each:

• Higher priority numbers run first
• Same priority runs alphabetically by name

Preventing Loops

The system prevents infinite loops:

• A trigger cannot move a card back to its source
• Circular movements are detected and blocked
• Maximum 10 trigger executions per card move