Track file counts without opening every folder
Get a scheduled count for a Backendless directory and a concise Notis summary that connects the number to the AnyDB review context you provide.
Trigger
Recurring schedule
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Action
Get File Count
Count files in a directory.
Why this helps
Checking whether a folder is growing or empty often means opening it and counting by hand.
- Check directory volume without manually browsing each file.
- Include subdirectories when the review calls for it.
- Keep recurring checks in a predictable report.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect AnyDB and Backendless once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation and describe which directory to count and how the AnyDB context should inform the report.
- 3Choose the Notis cron trigger and set the schedule.
- 4Choose where Notis run reports should go.
- 5Test with one real directory and confirm whether subdirectories should be included.
Questions about this workflow
Can this show how the count changed over time?
Only if prior counts are available to the automation for comparison. The count action itself returns a count for the requested directory.
Can it include subdirectories?
Yes. Specify whether the count should include subdirectories when describing the outcome.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link AnyDB to Backendless. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
AnyDB triggers
Backendless actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Copy File
Copy a file or directory in file storage.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Create Directory
Create a directory in file storage.
Create Backendless Hive
Create a Hive.
Create Backendless Timer
Create a timer for scheduled server-side tasks.
Delete Directory
Delete a directory from file storage.
Delete File
Permanently delete a file from storage; this cannot be undone.
Delete Backendless Timer
Immediately and permanently delete a timer, stopping scheduled runs; this cannot be undone.
Directory Listing
List files and directories in storage.
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
AnyDB and Backendless, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
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