Share the right project file after approval
Once the request arrives, give the named collaborator the access they need on the specified file.
Trigger
Webhook received
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Action
Add file sharing preference
Modifies sharing permissions for an existing google drive file, granting a specified role to a user, group, domain, or 'anyone'.
Why this helps
Manual sharing can become a forgotten step between approval and getting work underway.
- Reduce the gap between approval and collaboration.
- Grant a clearly specified role on the intended file.
- Avoid repeated manual permission updates.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Appdrag and Google Drive once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation and give it a clear name.
- 3In one instruction, specify the file, collaborator, and sharing role to apply after an approval request.
- 4Choose a webhook trigger and where run reports should go.
- 5Test with one real approval request and verify access.
Questions about this workflow
Which sharing roles can this action grant?
The action grants a specified role to a user, group, domain, or anyone. State the intended recipient and role clearly.
Does the webhook itself verify approval?
The webhook starts the workflow when an HTTP request arrives. Your request or instruction needs to provide the approval context.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Appdrag to Google Drive. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Appdrag 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`.
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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.
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When this happens · Trigger
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