Give each new project a clear home
Start a project with its Dropbox folder ready for the work ahead.
Trigger
Webhook received
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Action
Create folder
Create a folder to organize files.
Why this helps
New project materials end up scattered when folder setup gets postponed.
- Create a directory when a new project event arrives
- Keep project materials organized from the start
- Avoid a manual folder setup step
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 when to create the project folder and its Dropbox path.
- 4Pick the webhook trigger and choose where run reports go.
- 5Test with one real new project event and confirm the folder exists.
Questions about this workflow
What does this workflow need to know to create a folder?
Your instruction or webhook should provide the intended Dropbox path and enough project context to create the right folder.
Does the folder action require a particular permission?
The listed Create folder action requires the files.content.write scope.
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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