Make generated PDFs easier to find
Give each new PDF a useful Drive name and description as part of the same request.
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
Generic file names make it harder to find the right document when work gets busy.
- Apply a readable name to the uploaded PDF.
- Add useful metadata for later search.
- Avoid renaming files by hand.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Api2pdf and Google Drive once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation and name it.
- 3Tell Notis to generate and upload the PDF, then update its Drive metadata with the requested name and description.
- 4Choose the webhook trigger and a report channel, then test with one real naming example.
Questions about this workflow
Can the name include a date or project?
Yes. State the naming pattern and provide any values the pattern needs in the request.
Does this change PDF contents?
The metadata update action changes file attributes such as the name or description, not the PDF content.
When this happens · Trigger
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Api2pdf to Google Drive. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Api2pdf triggers
Google Drive actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Add file sharing preference
Modifies sharing permissions for an existing google drive file, granting a specified role to a user, group, domain, or 'anyone'.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Copy file
Duplicates an existing file in google drive, identified by its `file id`.
Create Comment
Tool to create a comment on a file. use when you need to add a new comment to a specific file in google drive.
Create Shared Drive
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.
Api2pdf and Google Drive, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
When this happens · Trigger
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