Find Dropbox files using Affinity context
Start with the deal you know and let Notis search Dropbox for the documents connected to it.
Trigger
Webhook received
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Action
Search File or Folder
Find files and folders by name or content.
Why this helps
Searching by memory across folders takes time, especially when files use inconsistent names.
- Search with a deal or contact as context.
- Spend less time guessing folder names and file titles.
- Get results ready for your next review.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Affinity and Dropbox once in Notis.
- 2Create an automation in Automations, New Automation, or tell Notis to create it from any channel.
- 3In one instruction, ask Notis to look up a specified Affinity deal or contact and search Dropbox for related documents.
- 4Choose a webhook trigger and select where run reports should go.
- 5Test with one known deal and confirm the returned files are relevant.
Questions about this workflow
Can the search be limited to a folder?
Yes. Include the Dropbox folder path and any useful filename or content clues in your instruction.
Does this workflow move or edit files?
No. It searches Dropbox and reports relevant results.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Affinity to Dropbox. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Affinity 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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Create folder
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Add file member
Create paper document
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Add file properties
Adds structured custom properties to a file.
Delete file or folder
Permanently delete a file or folder and all its contents.
Add tag to file or folder
Tags a file or folder; the tag is converted to lowercase.
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Affinity and Dropbox, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
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