Collect project files without chasing attachments
Give clients one secure place to upload the files your project needs.
Trigger
Webhook received
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Action
Create file request
Create a file request so others can upload files to a folder.
Why this helps
Asset requests scattered across email and chat are easy to miss and hard to track.
- Keep incoming assets in a Dropbox folder
- Reduce repeated follow-ups for attachments
- Set an optional deadline for uploads
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Ably and Dropbox once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation in Automations, New Automation, or tell Notis in plain language.
- 3Describe the file request and intended Dropbox folder in one instruction.
- 4Pick the webhook trigger and choose where run reports go.
- 5Test with one real project request and review the generated upload link.
Questions about this workflow
Does Ably provide a trigger event for this workflow?
No. Ably exposes no trigger events here, so the workflow starts with a Notis webhook.
Can the request include a deadline?
Yes, describe the desired deadline in your instruction. Dropbox file requests support an optional deadline.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Ably to Dropbox. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Ably triggers
Dropbox actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Create file request
Create a file request so others can upload files to a folder.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
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When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
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