Request missing files for new ClickUp tasks
Collect the inputs a task needs without extra follow-up messages.
Trigger
Task Created
Triggers when a new task is created in the configured Workspace.
Action
Create file request
Tool to create a new file request in dropbox. use when you need to request files from others by generating a unique link for uploads to a specified dropbox folder, optionally with a deadline.
Why this helps
Tasks stall while someone waits for attachments or source files.
- Reduce waiting
- Centralize uploads
- Make requests consistent
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect ClickUp and Dropbox once in Notis.
- 2Create an automation that creates a file request when task context indicates missing files.
- 3Pick the ClickUp Task Created trigger.
- 4Choose where run reports should go.
- 5Test with one task that needs uploads.
Questions about this workflow
Can the request have a deadline?
Yes, include the desired deadline in the instruction.
Where will uploads go?
Specify the Dropbox destination folder in the instruction.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Clickup to Dropbox. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Clickup triggers
Dropbox actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Create file request
Tool to create a new file request in dropbox. use when you need to request files from others by generating a unique link for uploads to a specified dropbox folder, optionally with a deadline.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Create folder
Tool to create a new folder at a specified path in dropbox. use when you need to organize files by creating a new directory. requires the 'files.content.write' scope.
Folder Created
Triggers when a new Folder is created.
Create paper document
Creates a new dropbox paper document at the specified path using html or markdown content.
Folder Deleted
Triggers when a Folder is deleted.
Delete file or folder
Permanently deletes the file or folder at the specified path in dropbox. use when you need to remove a specific file or folder. requires the `files.content.write` scope.
Folder Updated
Triggers when a Folder is updated (renamed, content edited, etc.).
Get about me
Tool to get information about the current user's dropbox account. use when you need to retrieve account details like email, name, or account type.
List Created
Triggers when a new List is created.
List files in folder
Tool to list files and folders in a specified dropbox directory. use when you need to see the contents of a folder, including subfolders if recursive is true.
List Deleted
Triggers when a List is deleted.
List folder contents
Retrieves a list of folders, files, and deleted entries from a specified dropbox path.
List Updated
Triggers when a List is updated (renamed, content edited, etc.).
Move file or folder
Move file or folder
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Clickup and Dropbox, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
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