Check a stored file's details before retrieving it
Inspect a file's name, size, or type before spending time downloading it.
Trigger
Webhook received
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Action
Get File Info
Retrieves metadata for a stored file without downloading it.
Why this helps
Downloading a file just to identify its format or size adds an unnecessary step to triage.
- Check stored file properties without downloading it.
- Support faster file triage.
- Make a more informed decision before retrieval.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect AnyDB and ConvertAPI once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation in Automations, New Automation, or describe it to Notis from any channel.
- 3In one instruction, ask Notis to retrieve metadata for the supplied ConvertAPI stored file identifier.
- 4Choose the notis_webhook trigger and select where run reports should go.
- 5Test with one real stored file ID.
Questions about this workflow
What can this action return?
It retrieves metadata such as file name, size, or type for a stored file.
Does it download the file contents?
No. The action gets metadata without downloading the file.
What should I include in the webhook request?
Provide the identifier for the stored ConvertAPI file you want inspected.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link AnyDB to Convertapi. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
AnyDB 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.
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Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
AnyDB and Convertapi, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
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