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Delete expired 21risk PDFs automatically

Clear out generated compliance files when their retention period ends so cleanup does not depend on memory.

Trigger

Webhook received

Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.

Action

Delete PDF

Tool to delete a previously generated pdf. use when you need to immediately remove a pdf by its response id.

Why this helps

Expired files linger when deletion is handled as a manual follow-up after an audit cycle.

  • Reduce stale generated files
  • Make retention cleanup repeatable
  • Tie deletion to an explicit response id

Setup

Build it in a few focused steps.

  • 1Connect 21risk and Api2pdf in Notis once.
  • 2Create an automation and tell Notis to delete the generated PDF identified by the 21risk cleanup request.
  • 3Choose a notis_webhook trigger for retention events sent to Notis.
  • 4Select where Notis should send run reports.
  • 5Test the automation with one real response id.

Questions about this workflow

What identifier is required?

The delete action needs the response id of the previously generated PDF.

Can a schedule handle retention cleanup?

Yes. Use a notis_cron trigger when your retention process follows a fixed recurring schedule.

When this happens · Trigger

Do this · Action

Supported Triggers and Actions

Notis builds workflows that link 21risk to Api2pdf. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.

21risk triggers

Api2pdf actions

Recurring trigger

Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.

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Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.

21risk and Api2pdf, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.

When this happens · Trigger

Do this · Action

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