Keep a Drive text file current with each handoff
Update the full text of a referenced file when a new version arrives through Celigo.
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
Maintained text files can become stale when updates arrive through separate integration flows.
- Apply a supplied text update to its Drive file.
- Keep operational text current as handoffs arrive.
- Reduce manual copy and paste.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Celigo and Google Drive once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation in Automations, then New Automation.
- 3Tell Notis to replace the referenced file's text with the new content included in the request.
- 4Choose the webhook trigger and a report channel.
- 5Test with one real update and a noncritical file.
Questions about this workflow
Does this append text to the file?
No. This action overwrites the entire file content with new text. Ask for it only when replacing the full content is intended.
What is the content limit?
The action description specifies a maximum of 10 MB.
When this happens · Trigger
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Celigo to Google Drive. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Celigo 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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Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Celigo and Google Drive, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
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