Turn an Ably access request into Box collaboration
When work needs another person, send the access request through Ably and let Notis create the Box collaboration.
Trigger
Webhook received
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Action
Create collaboration
Adds a collaboration for a single user or a single group to a file or folder. collaborations can be created using email address, user ids, or a group ids. if a collaboration is being created with a group, access to this endpoint is dependent on the group's ability to be invited. if collaboration is in `pending` status, the following fields are redacted: - `login` and `name` are hidden if a collaboration was created using `user id`, - `name` is hidden if a collaboration was created using `login`.
Why this helps
Access requests can linger while someone tracks down the item, recipient, and required permission in Box.
- Reduce manual steps for routine collaboration requests.
- Keep the request and Box access change connected.
- Use an explicit prompt to handle recipient, item, and access details.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Ably and Box once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation in Automations, New Automation, and provide a name and prompt.
- 3In one instruction, tell Notis which Box item to share, with whom, and what access to grant based on the request.
- 4Choose the webhook trigger and where run reports should go.
- 5Test with one real request and verify the collaboration in Box.
Questions about this workflow
Can the webhook create access for a person or a group?
The Box action supports a single user or a single group for a collaboration. Include the recipient and item details in the webhook request.
Can this grant any permission level?
The action creates a collaboration. State the intended access level in the prompt and confirm it is allowed for the connected Box account.
Does the automation approve requests based on Ably history?
No. Ably has no native trigger events listed here. The webhook request must provide the access request details.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Ably to Box. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Ably triggers
Box actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Add classification to file
Adds a classification to a file by specifying the label of the classification to add. this api can also be called by including the enterprise id in the url explicitly, for example `/files/:id//enterprise 12345/securityclassification-6vmvochwuwo`.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Add classification to folder
Adds a classification to a folder by specifying the label of the classification to add. this api can also be called by including the enterprise id in the url explicitly, for example `/folders/:id/enterprise 12345/securityclassification-6vmvochwuwo`.
Add domain to list of allowed collaboration domains
Creates a new entry in the list of allowed domains to allow collaboration for.
Add initial classifications
When an enterprise does not yet have any classifications, this api call initializes the classification template with an initial set of classifications. if an enterprise already has a classification, the template will already exist and instead an api call should be made to add additional classifications.
Add or update user avatar
Adds or updates a user avatar.
Add shared link to file
Adds a shared link to a file.
Add shared link to folder
Adds a shared link to a folder.
Add shared link to web link
Adds a shared link to a web link.
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Ably and Box, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
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