Retrieve an uploaded original device file
Get the original file back from temporary ConvertAPI storage when a later workflow needs it.
Trigger
Webhook received
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Action
Download Uploaded File
Downloads a previously uploaded file.
Why this helps
The original upload may be needed again after a conversion step or a delayed review.
- Retrieve the original uploaded file using its file ID.
- Support follow-up work while the temporary upload remains available.
- Use a webhook to request retrieval when needed.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Adafruit IO and ConvertAPI once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation in Automations, New Automation, and give it a name.
- 3Tell Notis to download the uploaded original identified by the webhook's file ID and report the result.
- 4Choose the webhook trigger and where run reports should go.
- 5Test with one real uploaded file ID.
Questions about this workflow
How long does the original upload remain available?
The uploaded file is temporary and expires after 3 hours.
Is this the same as downloading a converted result?
No. This action retrieves a previously uploaded original file by its file ID.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Adafruit IO to Convertapi. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Adafruit IO triggers
Convertapi actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Async Convert
Starts an asynchronous file conversion.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Delete Async Job
Deletes an asynchronous conversion job.
Delete Uploaded File
Deletes an uploaded file from temporary storage.
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Checks whether a specific file format conversion is supported.
Get Supported Input Formats For Output
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Uploads a file directly from a remote location.
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Adafruit IO and Convertapi, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
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