Start a new Apilio runbook from a Drive copy
Ask Notis to copy a specified Drive runbook when you need a separate starting document for an Apilio automation or device.
Trigger
Webhook received
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Action
Copy file
Duplicates an existing file in google drive, identified by its `file id`.
Why this helps
Starting a new runbook from scratch adds busywork and can leave useful structure behind.
- Reuse an existing documentation structure
- Keep a separate document for a new automation
- Reduce setup effort for repeated documentation
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Apilio and Google Drive once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation in Automations, New Automation, and name it for runbook copies.
- 3Tell Notis which existing Drive file to copy and provide a clear name for the Apilio-specific working copy.
- 4Pick the notis_webhook trigger and choose where run reports go.
- 5Test with one real runbook file and confirm the copy is separate.
Questions about this workflow
Does the copy update itself when the original changes?
No. It is a duplicate of the file at the time the action runs.
Can the workflow rename the copy?
Provide the desired copy name in the instruction if the action supports it.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Apilio to Google Drive. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Apilio 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.
Apilio and Google Drive, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
When this happens · Trigger
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