Keep a reference file's description current
Update the note people see in Drive when your scheduled check returns new reference context.
Trigger
Recurring schedule
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
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
A file can remain useful while its description grows outdated, leaving collaborators unsure whether it is current.
- Keep context visible in Drive metadata.
- Reduce uncertainty about a reference file.
- Use a scheduled check to revisit key information.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect API Ninjas and Google Drive once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation in Automations, New Automation, and give it a name.
- 3Tell Notis what data to retrieve and how to update the description of the specified existing Drive file.
- 4Pick a recurring schedule and choose where run reports should go.
- 5Test with one real file and data result.
Questions about this workflow
Will this update the document's contents?
No. This action updates file metadata only, such as its description or name.
Can it change the description based on returned data?
Yes, if the instruction is clear about the description and the necessary information is returned by API Ninjas.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Api ninjas to Google Drive. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Api ninjas 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.
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.
Api ninjas and Google Drive, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
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