Keep a Beeminder goal summary current
Replace an outdated summary with a concise update as goal details change.
Trigger
Webhook received
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Action
Edit File
Updates an existing google drive file by overwriting its entire content with new text (max 10mb).
Why this helps
A summary that lags behind current progress can mislead you or the people helping with the goal.
- Keep a designated summary file current.
- Make new goal context easier to scan.
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 update the content of the identified existing Drive file with a concise summary of the supplied goal details.
- 4Choose the webhook trigger and select where run reports should go.
- 5Test with one real request and confirm the intended file content is replaced.
Questions about this workflow
Will this preserve the existing file text?
The Edit File action overwrites the entire content with new text. Use a file intended for replacement and include all content you want retained.
Does it update file metadata too?
No. This action updates file content. Metadata changes use a separate Drive action.
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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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