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Retire obsolete release values by filter

State the release records that are obsolete, then clear their matching values from the spreadsheet.

Trigger

Webhook received

Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.

Action

Batch Clear Values By Data Filter

Clears one or more ranges of values from a spreadsheet using data filters. the caller must specify the spreadsheet id and one or more datafilters. ranges matching any of the specified data filters will be cleared. only values are cleared -- all other properties of the cell (such as formatting, data validation, etc..) are kept.

Why this helps

Old release values clutter working sheets and can be mistaken for active deployment information.

  • Clear values for records that match a stated filter.
  • Keep spreadsheet formatting intact.
  • Reduce confusion from obsolete release data.

Setup

Build it in a few focused steps.

  • 1Connect Buildkite and Google Sheets once in the Notis portal.
  • 2Create an automation in Automations, New Automation.
  • 3Specify the exact filter for obsolete records and ask Notis to clear only the matching values.
  • 4Choose the webhook trigger and select where reports should go.
  • 5Test against one known obsolete record and inspect the cleared cells.

Questions about this workflow

Does clearing values delete the rows?

No. This action clears values in matching ranges and preserves other cell properties.

What if the filter matches more than expected?

Use a narrow, verified filter and review the affected cells in your test before relying on it.

When this happens · Trigger

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Supported Triggers and Actions

Notis builds workflows that link Buildkite to Google Sheets. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.

Buildkite triggers

Google Sheets actions

Recurring trigger

Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.

TriggerScheduled

Add Sheet to Spreadsheet

Adds a new sheet (worksheet) to a spreadsheet. use this tool to create a new tab within an existing google sheet, optionally specifying its title, index, size, and other properties.

ActionInstant

Webhook trigger

Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.

TriggerInstant

Aggregate Column Data

Searches for rows where a specific column matches a value and performs mathematical operations on data from another column.

ActionInstant

Append Dimension

Tool to append new rows or columns to a sheet, increasing its size. use when you need to add empty rows or columns to an existing sheet.

ActionInstant

Batch get spreadsheet

Retrieves data from specified cell ranges in a google spreadsheet; ensure the spreadsheet has at least one worksheet and any explicitly referenced sheet names in ranges exist.

ActionInstant

Batch update spreadsheet

Updates a specified range in a google sheet with given values, or appends them as new rows if `first cell location` is omitted; ensure the target sheet exists and the spreadsheet contains at least one worksheet.

ActionInstant

Batch Update Values by Data Filter

Tool to update values in ranges matching data filters. use when you need to update specific data in a google sheet based on criteria rather than fixed cell ranges.

ActionInstant

Clear Basic Filter

Tool to clear the basic filter from a sheet. use when you need to remove an existing basic filter from a specific sheet within a google spreadsheet.

ActionInstant

Clear spreadsheet values

Clears cell content (preserving formatting and notes) from a specified a1 notation range in a google spreadsheet; the range must correspond to an existing sheet and cells.

ActionInstant

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