Apply a requested DocsAutomator automation update
Send a clear change request through Ably and let Notis update only the DocsAutomator automation fields included in that request.
Trigger
Webhook received
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Action
Update Automation
Tool to update an existing automation's settings in DocsAutomator. Only the fields included in the request are updated. Use when you need to modify automation properties like title, template link, locale settings, or activation status.
Why this helps
Small settings changes can sit in a backlog when making them requires switching tools and reopening an automation.
- Apply a requested update when its signal arrives
- Update only the fields included in the request
- Keep the change outcome in a run report
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Ably and DocsAutomator once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation that updates the specified fields on an identified DocsAutomator automation.
- 3Pick the webhook trigger and choose where run reports should go.
- 4Test with one real request and a safe field change.
Questions about this workflow
Which automation properties can this action update?
The action supports fields such as title, template link, locale settings, and activation status. Only included fields are updated.
Can the action update an automation without its ID?
No. The request needs to identify the existing DocsAutomator automation to update.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Ably to Docsautomator. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Ably triggers
Docsautomator actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Create Automation
Tool to create a new DocsAutomator automation with specified data source and optional Google Doc template. Use when you need to set up a new document automation workflow. PDF templates must be uploaded through the DocsAutomator app interface.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Delete Automation
Tool to permanently delete an automation and all associated data. Use when you need to remove an automation that is no longer needed. This action cannot be undone.
Duplicate Automation
Tool to create a copy of an existing automation with ' COPY' appended to the title. Use when you need to duplicate an existing automation without recreating it from scratch.
Get Automation Details
Tool to retrieve details of a specific automation by its ID. Use when you need to fetch configuration, data source settings, and template information for an automation.
Get Queue Statistics
Tool to retrieve current document generation queue statistics for your workspace. Use when monitoring queue health or checking processing capacity.
List Automations
Tool to retrieve all automations in your workspace with their basic details. Use when you need to view, list, or enumerate existing automations.
List Signing Sessions
Tool to retrieve signing sessions with optional filtering by status or signer email. Returns paginated results. Use when you need to list or search for signing sessions in DocsAutomator.
Send Test Email
Tool to send a test email with a sample PDF attachment to verify email configuration. Use when you need to test email delivery for a specific automation. Rate limited to 25 emails per hour per automation.
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Ably and Docsautomator, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
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