Make Apify results files easier to recognize
Add a clear name or description to an existing results file so its purpose is visible in Drive search and file details.
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
Files with generic names are hard to distinguish when several Apify runs produce similar artifacts.
- Make a file's purpose clearer in Drive.
- Improve later search and recognition.
- Keep similar run artifacts easier to tell apart.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Apify and Google Drive once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation for Apify results file metadata.
- 3Tell Notis to update the requested metadata on the existing Drive file identified in each request, using only the supplied run or review context.
- 4Choose a webhook trigger and select where run reports should go.
- 5Test with one real file and confirm the updated details.
Questions about this workflow
Does this add labels from Google Drive's label system?
No. This action updates file metadata such as a name or description. It does not apply Drive labels.
Can it infer the run date or dataset name?
Only if those details are included in the request or already available in the file information Notis can use.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Apify to Google Drive. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Apify 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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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.
Apify and Google Drive, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
When this happens · Trigger
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