Keep Drive file details aligned with company research
Use incoming company context to update the metadata on the Drive file you identify.
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
An unclear filename or outdated description makes research harder to recognize and reuse.
- Make a research file easier to recognize.
- Keep metadata aligned with current company context.
- Reduce manual edits to file details.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Clay and Google Drive once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation in Automations, New Automation, or tell Notis what you want from any channel.
- 3In one instruction, identify the Drive file and the metadata to update, such as its name or description.
- 4Choose the webhook trigger and select where run reports should go.
- 5Test with one real file and confirm the updated metadata in Drive.
Questions about this workflow
Does this replace the contents of the document?
No. Update File (Metadata) changes file metadata using patch semantics. Content updates use a different action.
Can the filename be chosen from details missing in the request?
Provide the intended name or the context needed to determine it. Notis cannot fill in missing company details.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Clay to Google Drive. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Clay 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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Create a File from Text
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Create a folder
Creates a new folder in google drive, optionally within a parent folder specified by its id or name; if a parent name is provided but not found, the action will fail.
Create Reply
Tool to create a reply to a comment in google drive. use when you need to respond to an existing comment on a file.
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Clay and Google Drive, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
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