Request project files after a Discord approval
Move approved work into collection without another reminder.
Trigger
Message Reaction Added
Triggered when a reaction (emoji) is added to a message in a monitored Discord channel.
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
Approval signals often do not trigger the asset collection step.
- Start collection immediately
- Give contributors one upload link
- Keep approved work moving
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Discord and Dropbox in Notis.
- 2Create an automation telling Notis to create a Dropbox file request for the approved deliverable.
- 3Pick Message Reaction Added and describe the approval emoji or context.
- 4Choose a report channel and test with one approved message.
Questions about this workflow
Can I restrict this to one emoji?
Yes. State the emoji and the monitored channel in the instruction.
Can the request have a deadline?
Yes. Include the deadline in your instruction when creating the file request.
When this happens · Trigger
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Discord to Dropbox. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Discord 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.
New Discord Message Trigger
Polls a specific Discord channel for new messages.
Create paper document
Creates a new dropbox paper document at the specified path using html or markdown content.
New Member Joined
Triggered when a new member joins a Discord server (guild) you manage.
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.
Message Reaction Added
Triggered when a reaction (emoji) is added to a message in a monitored Discord channel.
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.
New Thread Created
Triggered when a new thread is created in a Discord channel within a monitored server.
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.
Message Edited
Triggered when an existing message in a monitored Discord channel is edited.
List folder contents
Retrieves a list of folders, files, and deleted entries from a specified dropbox path.
Move file or folder
Move file or folder
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Discord and Dropbox, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
When this happens · Trigger
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