Keep Proposal Follow-Ups in the Right Thread
Bring proposal status into the conversation the client already knows.
Trigger
Webhook received
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Action
Reply to email thread
Sends a reply within a specific gmail thread using the original thread's subject, requiring a valid `thread id` and correctly formatted email addresses. supports attachments via the `attachment` parameter with valid `s3key`, `mimetype`, and `name`.
Why this helps
A useful follow-up can create confusion when it lands in a new email instead of the existing thread.
- Keep the update in the existing conversation.
- Use current proposal details in the reply.
- Reduce searching and context switching.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Bidsketch and Gmail once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation in Automations, New Automation, and give it a name.
- 3Tell Notis: retrieve the specified proposal and reply in the Gmail thread I identify with a concise status update and next step.
- 4Pick a webhook trigger and choose where run reports should go.
- 5Test with one real proposal and thread, checking the thread before sending.
Questions about this workflow
How does Notis identify the Gmail thread?
Provide the thread identifier or enough information in the webhook request for the intended conversation to be identified.
Does the reply use the original thread subject?
Gmail's reply action replies within the specified thread using its original subject.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Bidsketch to Gmail. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Bidsketch triggers
Gmail actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Modify email labels
Adds and/or removes specified gmail labels for a message; ensure `message id` and all `label ids` are valid (use 'listlabels' for custom label ids).
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Create email draft
Creates a gmail email draft, supporting to/cc/bcc, subject, plain/html body (ensure `is html=true` for html), attachments, and threading.
Create label
Creates a new label with a unique name in the specified user's gmail account.
Delete Draft
Permanently deletes a specific gmail draft using its id; ensure the draft exists and the user has necessary permissions for the given `user id`.
Delete message
Permanently deletes a specific email message by its id from a gmail mailbox; for `user id`, use 'me' for the authenticated user or an email address to which the authenticated user has delegated access.
Fetch emails
Fetches a list of email messages from a gmail account, supporting filtering, pagination, and optional full content retrieval.
Fetch message by message ID
Fetches a specific email message by its id, provided the `message id` exists and is accessible to the authenticated `user id`.
Fetch Message by Thread ID
Retrieves messages from a gmail thread using its `thread id`, where the thread must be accessible by the specified `user id`.
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Bidsketch and Gmail, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
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