Collect updated staff availability documents
Gather availability changes before the next schedule is built.
Trigger
Webhook received
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Action
Upload File
Uploads a file to a specified path in the user's dropbox, with options for handling existing files.
Why this helps
Availability updates arrive late and force avoidable schedule rework.
- Improves schedule readiness
- Centralizes updates
- Reduces last-minute changes
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect 7shifts and Dropbox once in Notis.
- 2Create an automation for availability collection.
- 3Tell Notis to create a Dropbox file request for the availability documents named in each webhook, including the response deadline.
- 4Pick the notis_webhook trigger and choose where run reports go.
- 5Send one request payload and verify the upload link.
Questions about this workflow
Can I request updates from one location?
Yes, include the location and scope in the webhook instruction.
Does it modify the 7shifts schedule?
No, it only collects documents in Dropbox.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link 7shifts to Dropbox. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
7shifts triggers
Dropbox actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Create file request
Tool to create a new file request in dropbox. use when you need to request files from others by generating a unique link for uploads to a specified dropbox folder, optionally with a deadline.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Create folder
Tool to create a new folder at a specified path in dropbox. use when you need to organize files by creating a new directory. requires the 'files.content.write' scope.
Create paper document
Creates a new dropbox paper document at the specified path using html or markdown content.
Delete file or folder
Permanently deletes the file or folder at the specified path in dropbox. use when you need to remove a specific file or folder. requires the `files.content.write` scope.
Get about me
Tool to get information about the current user's dropbox account. use when you need to retrieve account details like email, name, or account type.
List files in folder
Tool to list files and folders in a specified dropbox directory. use when you need to see the contents of a folder, including subfolders if recursive is true.
List folder contents
Retrieves a list of folders, files, and deleted entries from a specified dropbox path.
Move file or folder
Move file or folder
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
7shifts and Dropbox, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
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