Clear a confirmed superseded file from Dropbox
When your process explicitly marks a specific file for removal, carry out that cleanup using its known path.
Trigger
Webhook received
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Action
Delete file or folder
Permanently delete a file or folder and all its contents.
Why this helps
Superseded copies can create confusion when the right version is not clear.
- Act on a specific file path from a trusted request.
- Reduce confusion from a confirmed obsolete copy.
- Keep a run report of the cleanup result.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Affinda and Dropbox once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation for confirmed document cleanup.
- 3Tell Notis to delete only the exact Dropbox path explicitly marked for removal in the request and report the result.
- 4Choose a Notis webhook trigger and where run reports should go.
- 5Test the decision logic with a real case while directing it to a safe test file.
Questions about this workflow
Will this identify duplicates on its own?
No. A trusted request must identify the exact file that is approved for removal.
Can a folder be removed by mistake?
The action can permanently delete a path. Keep the instruction limited to an explicitly identified file and test the workflow carefully.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Affinda to Dropbox. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Affinda triggers
Dropbox 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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When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
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