Respond to feedback in the document thread
Keep a reviewer response beside the comment it answers with one clear request.
Trigger
Webhook received
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Action
Create Reply
Tool to create a reply to a comment in google drive. use when you need to respond to an existing comment on a file.
Why this helps
Responses sent elsewhere can leave the original document thread without the answer collaborators need.
- Keep the answer next to the original feedback.
- Reduce context switching between messages and documents.
- Make review conversations easier to follow.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect ActiveMerge and Google Drive once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create a new automation in Automations and give it a clear name.
- 3Tell Notis: Add the supplied response as a reply to the specified comment on the identified Drive file.
- 4Choose the webhook trigger, select where run reports should go, and test with one real comment thread.
- 5Confirm the reply appears under the intended comment.
Questions about this workflow
What should the request include?
Identify the Drive file and comment, and provide the reply text.
Can it create a new comment instead?
This workflow replies to an existing comment. A separate comment action creates a new comment.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link ActiveMerge to Google Drive. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
ActiveMerge triggers
Google Drive actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
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Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
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Create File or Folder
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Create a File from Text
Creates a new file in google drive from provided text content (up to 10mb), supporting various formats including automatic conversion to google workspace types.
Create a folder
Creates a new folder in google drive, optionally within a parent folder specified by its id or name; if a parent name is provided but not found, the action will fail.
Create Reply
Tool to create a reply to a comment in google drive. use when you need to respond to an existing comment on a file.
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
ActiveMerge and Google Drive, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
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