Clean up collections linked to deleted folders
Removing an obsolete folder can also clear the collection it represented.
Trigger
Folder Deleted
Triggers when a Folder is deleted.
Action
Delete Collection
Tool to delete a collection and its configuration by ID. Use when you need to remove an existing, non-running collection.
Why this helps
Deleted project folders can leave behind unused collections and confusing historical clutter.
- Reduces stale operational records
- Keeps project lifecycle consistent
- Makes cleanup repeatable
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect ClickUp and Countdown api in Notis once.
- 2Create an automation for folder retirement cleanup.
- 3Tell Notis to locate the linked collection, verify it is non-running, and delete it.
- 4Pick ClickUp Folder Deleted as the trigger and choose a report channel.
- 5Test with one deliberately retired folder.
Questions about this workflow
Can the deletion be limited to a naming pattern?
Yes. Include the naming rule or identifier that links the folder to its collection.
What happens if no collection matches?
Notis can report that no matching collection was found without deleting anything.
When this happens · Trigger
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Clickup to Countdown api. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Clickup triggers
Countdown api actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Clear Collection Requests
Tool to clear all requests from a specified collection. Use when you need to remove all queued requests for an idle collection.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Create a new collection
Tool to create a new collection. Use when you need to batch and orchestrate multiple requests on a schedule.
Folder Created
Triggers when a new Folder is created.
Get Collection
Tool to retrieve details for a single collection by ID. Use when you need collection metadata and counts for a given collection ID.
Folder Deleted
Triggers when a Folder is deleted.
List Collections
Tool to list all collections for the authenticated account. Use when you need to retrieve paginated collections with filtering, sorting, and timing constraints.
Folder Updated
Triggers when a Folder is updated (renamed, content edited, etc.).
Start Collection
Tool to start processing a collection's queued requests. Use after creating or pausing a collection to initiate its queued requests.
List Created
Triggers when a new List is created.
Update an existing collection
Tool to update an existing collection. Use when you need to modify collection settings before scheduling runs.
List Deleted
Triggers when a List is deleted.
eBay Autocomplete
Tool to fetch eBay autocomplete suggestions. Use when needing search-term-based suggestions from Countdown API.
List Updated
Triggers when a List is updated (renamed, content edited, etc.).
Create Destination
Tool to create a destination. Use when you need to set up a new destination for results or notifications.
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