Preview a document before opening it
Get a quick visual of a supplied document's first page before deciding what needs attention.
Trigger
Webhook received
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Action
LibreOffice Thumbnail
Tool to generate a thumbnail image of a document using libreoffice. use when you need a quick visual preview of a pdf or office file's first page.
Why this helps
When several documents arrive in chat, opening each file just to identify it adds friction and interrupts focus.
- Scan a first-page preview before opening the full file.
- Identify documents faster when a request includes a supplied link.
- Reduce context switching during document triage.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect 2chat and Api2pdf once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation for document previews.
- 3Describe that Notis should generate a first-page thumbnail for the document link in the request.
- 4Pick the Notis webhook trigger and choose where run reports go.
- 5Test with one real PDF or office file link.
Questions about this workflow
What does the preview show?
The action generates a thumbnail of the document's first page.
Does it work with office files too?
The action supports a PDF or office file. Test with the file type you plan to use.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link 2chat to Api2pdf. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
2chat triggers
Api2pdf actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
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