Cancel a pending signature request when a pull request closes
When a pull request closes, its pending paperwork may no longer be relevant. Automatically cancel the matching incomplete request.
Trigger
Pull Request Event
Triggered when a pull request is opened, closed, or synchronized.
Action
Cancel Signature Request
Cancels an incomplete signature request. Use when you need to cancel a pending signature request that has not been completed. The operation is asynchronous and not reversible - once canceled, the signature request cannot be restored.
Why this helps
Old signature requests can keep circulating after the work that prompted them has ended.
- Reduce stale signature requests after related work closes.
- Use the pull request event to cue the cleanup step.
- Keep the matching rule explicit in your automation prompt.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect GitHub and Dropbox Sign once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation in Automations, New Automation, and give it a name.
- 3In one instruction, explain how to identify the related incomplete Dropbox Sign request and cancel it when the pull request closes.
- 4Pick the Pull Request Event trigger and choose where run reports should go.
- 5Test with one real closed pull request and verify the intended request is canceled.
Questions about this workflow
Will this cancel completed requests?
The Cancel Signature Request action is for an incomplete request. State clearly how to identify the matching request, and verify the result in a test.
Can a canceled request be restored?
No. Cancellation is asynchronous and cannot be reversed, so only use this workflow when closing the pull request means the related pending signature request should end.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
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GitHub triggers
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Recurring trigger
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Bulk send with template
Tool to create a BulkSendJob for templated signature requests. Use when you need to send up to 250 signature requests at once via one or more templates.
New Branch Created
Triggers when a new branch is created in a GitHub repository. Detects newly created branches. Deleted branches do not fire events.
Cancel Signature Request
Cancels an incomplete signature request. Use when you need to cancel a pending signature request that has not been completed. The operation is asynchronous and not reversible - once canceled, the signature request cannot be restored.
Check Run Status / Conclusion Changed
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