Track Backendless file counts automatically
See storage growth trends without opening every directory.
Trigger
Recurring schedule
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Action
Get File Count
Tool to get the count of files in a backendless directory. use when you need to determine how many items match a filter or include subdirectories.
Why this helps
Unexpected file growth stays hidden until storage or organization becomes a problem.
- Spots growth early
- Creates a lightweight metric
- Reduces manual inventory work
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Backendless in Notis once.
- 2Create a scheduled storage metric automation.
- 3Tell Notis which directories to count and what thresholds to flag.
- 4Pick a recurring Notis cron trigger and report channel.
- 5Run one test count.
Questions about this workflow
Can subdirectories be included?
Yes. Specify whether the count should include subdirectories.
Can it compare with a previous count?
Yes, if you ask Notis to compare against prior reports or provide a baseline.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Coda to Backendless. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Coda triggers
Backendless actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Copy File
Tool to copy a file or directory within backendless file storage. use when duplicating files to a new location after verifying source and destination paths.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Create Directory
Tool to create a new directory at the specified path. use when you need to organize files under a new folder structure.
Coda Document Deleted Trigger
Triggers when a Coda document is deleted.
Create Backendless Hive
Tool to create a new hive. use when you need to provision a new hive resource before performing hive operations. example: create a hive named 'grocerystore'.
New Coda Document Trigger
Triggers when a new Coda document is created.
Create Backendless Timer
Tool to create a new timer with schedule and code. use when scheduling recurring or one-off tasks to run server-side logic after confirming parameters.
New Coda Page Trigger
Triggers when a new page is added to a Coda document.
Delete Directory
Tool to delete a directory at the specified path in backendless file storage. use when you need to remove folders after confirming the path.
Specific Coda Page Updated Trigger
Triggers when a specific page within a Coda document is updated.
Delete File
Tool to delete a file at the specified path in backendless file storage. use after confirming the file's relative path and filename.
Delete Backendless Timer
Tool to delete a backendless timer by name. use when you need to remove a scheduled timer after confirming its name.
Directory Listing
Tool to retrieve a listing of files and directories at a given path. use when browsing or filtering file storage directories.
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