How is this different from using a mirror column with the Mirror Column Change Trigger?

The Mirror Column Change Trigger requires you to have a mirror column set up on your board. This trigger watches the connected board directly — no mirror column needed. It's simpler to configure and avoids adding extra columns to your board.

Does this trigger work if the connected item is on a board in a different workspace?

Yes, as long as the boards are linked via a Connect Boards column. The trigger monitors the connection regardless of which workspace the connected board lives in.

What happens if multiple items are connected and one changes status?

The trigger fires when any connected item's status changes. If you have three items connected and one changes, the trigger fires once for that change.

Trigger

Connected Item Status Trigger

“When a connected item's status changes on another board”

Watch a status column on a connected board and trigger when it changes. React to cross-board status updates without relying on mirror columns or manual checks.

Use Cases

Start onboarding tasks when a deal on the Sales board moves to 'Closed Won'

Alert the design team when a connected project on the PM board moves to 'Design Phase'

Trigger invoicing when a connected delivery item reaches 'Delivered'

Real-World Example

Your Client Onboarding board is connected to the Sales board. When the connected deal's status changes to 'Closed Won' on the Sales board, this trigger fires on your Onboarding board — creating the welcome email task, assigning the account manager, and setting the kickoff date automatically.

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