Add conversion context to the Drive source
Keep the source file's Drive details useful to the people who will revisit it later.
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
A file's purpose and processing context can be separated from the file itself.
- Keep useful context with the source file.
- Make files easier to understand later.
- Reduce reliance on separate chat notes.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect CloudConvert and Google Drive once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation in Automations, New Automation, or tell Notis in plain language from any channel.
- 3Describe the outcome: update the referenced file's metadata with supplied conversion context and process the requested CloudConvert task.
- 4Pick the webhook trigger and choose where run reports go.
- 5Test with a real file and inspect its metadata.
Questions about this workflow
Can this update file content?
No. This action updates metadata only, such as the name, description, or parent folders.
What context can I include?
Use information supplied in the request, such as a concise purpose or processing note.
Can I overwrite the file name?
Metadata updates support attributes such as the name. Be explicit about the change in the instruction.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Cloudconvert to Google Drive. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Cloudconvert triggers
Google Drive actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Add file sharing preference
Modifies sharing permissions for an existing google drive file, granting a specified role to a user, group, domain, or 'anyone'.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Copy file
Duplicates an existing file in google drive, identified by its `file id`.
Create Comment
Tool to create a comment on a file. use when you need to add a new comment to a specific file in google drive.
Create Shared Drive
Tool to create a new shared drive. use when you need to programmatically create a new shared drive for collaboration or storage.
Create File or Folder
Creates a new file or folder with metadata. use to create empty files or folders, or files with content by providing it in the request body (though this action primarily focuses on metadata creation).
Create a File from Text
Creates a new file in google drive from provided text content (up to 10mb), supporting various formats including automatic conversion to google workspace types.
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.
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Cloudconvert and Google Drive, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
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