Make a handoff file easier to recognize
Use the context in a Blooio handoff to give a Drive file a clearer name or description.
Trigger
Webhook received
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Action
Update File (Metadata)
Updates file metadata. uses patch semantics (partial update) as per google drive api v3. use this tool to modify attributes of an existing file like its name, description, or parent folders. note: this action currently supports metadata updates only. file content updates require multipart/related upload and are not yet implemented.
Why this helps
Ambiguous filenames make it harder to pick the correct document under time pressure.
- Make the intended file easier to identify.
- Add helpful context to file metadata.
- Keep project naming consistent from a supplied handoff.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Blooio and Google Drive once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation that updates the name or description of a specified Drive file using supplied Blooio handoff context.
- 3Pick the webhook trigger and choose where run reports go.
- 4Test with one real file and confirm the metadata reflects the intended change.
Questions about this workflow
Does this update file content?
No. The action updates metadata such as name or description, not the file's content.
What must the handoff provide?
Include the file identifier and the new name or description to apply.
When this happens · Trigger
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Blooio to Google Drive. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Blooio triggers
Google Drive actions
Recurring trigger
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