Recover a goal file you still need
Bring a mistakenly trashed goal document back when you have confirmed it is the right one.
Trigger
Webhook received
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Action
Untrash File
Tool to restore a file from the trash. use when you need to recover a deleted file. this action updates the file's metadata to set the 'trashed' property to false.
Why this helps
A useful plan or reference can become unavailable after it is accidentally moved to trash.
- Recover a needed file without searching through trash manually.
- Make the restored item available in Drive again.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Beeminder and Google Drive once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation in Automations, New Automation, and give it a name.
- 3Tell Notis to restore the identified file from Drive trash only when the request clearly confirms it should be recovered.
- 4Choose the webhook trigger and select where run reports should go.
- 5Test with one real request and verify the file identity before recovery.
Questions about this workflow
Does restoring a file delete it permanently?
No. The action restores a file from trash by setting its trashed property to false.
Can the workflow choose among similarly named trashed files?
The request should include enough identifying details to locate the intended item. Verify the file identity before restoring.
When this happens · Trigger
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Beeminder to Google Drive. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Beeminder 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.
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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.
Beeminder and Google Drive, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
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