Keep Drive file details current with research
Make an existing research file easier to recognize by updating its metadata with useful context.
Trigger
Webhook received
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Action
Update File (Metadata)
Updates file metadata. uses patch semantics (partial update) as per google drive api v3. use this tool to modify attributes of an existing file like its name, description, or parent folders. note: this action currently supports metadata updates only. file content updates require multipart/related upload and are not yet implemented.
Why this helps
Vague filenames and descriptions make it harder to decide which file to open or share.
- Improve file names or descriptions with relevant context.
- Make known research files easier to recognize.
- Update metadata without replacing file content.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Agenty and Google Drive once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation in Automations, then New Automation, and name the metadata workflow.
- 3Tell Notis to update the specified file's name or description with concise context from the Agenty result.
- 4Choose the webhook trigger and a channel for run reports.
- 5Test with one real file and confirm the metadata is accurate.
Questions about this workflow
Does this change file contents?
No. This action updates file metadata only. Content updates require a different action.
What should I include in the instruction?
Identify the file and specify whether to update its name, description, or both, along with the context to use.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Agenty to Google Drive. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Agenty 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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Duplicates an existing file in google drive, identified by its `file id`.
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Tool to create a new shared drive. use when you need to programmatically create a new shared drive for collaboration or storage.
Create File or Folder
Creates a new file or folder with metadata. use to create empty files or folders, or files with content by providing it in the request body (though this action primarily focuses on metadata creation).
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.
Agenty and Google Drive, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
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