Bring shared references into the project folder
Add a shortcut to the original reference in the project folder, so teammates can find it without making another copy.
Trigger
Webhook received
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Action
Create Shortcut to File/Folder
Tool to create a shortcut to a file or folder in google drive. use when you need to link to an existing drive item from another location without duplicating it.
Why this helps
Useful references live elsewhere in Drive, so teammates overlook them or create duplicate files.
- Make relevant existing material visible from the project location
- Avoid duplicating the referenced item
- Keep the original item as the source of truth
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Bannerbite and Google Drive once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation and describe that it should create a shortcut to the supplied Drive item in the supplied project folder.
- 3Pick the webhook trigger and arrange for a request to start the automation when a reference should be linked.
- 4Choose where run reports should go.
- 5Test with one reference item and confirm the shortcut appears in the project folder.
Questions about this workflow
Does the shortcut contain a copy of the file?
No. It links to an existing Drive item without duplicating it.
What information should the webhook include?
Include the referenced file or folder details and the destination location. The action requires an existing item to link to.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Bannerbite to Google Drive. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Bannerbite 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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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.
Bannerbite and Google Drive, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
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