Update Codemagic variable group settings from a sent email
Turn a deliberate configuration request into an update to an existing Codemagic variable group.
Trigger
Email Sent
Triggers when a Gmail message is sent by the authenticated user. It polls the 'SENT' label and emits metadata including sender, recipients, subject, timestamp, and thread ID.
Action
Update Variable Group
Tool to change a variable group's name and security settings. Use when you need to update an existing variable group by its ID. Returns success confirmation on 204 No Content response.
Why this helps
Configuration changes can stall when a clear request in email still needs to be copied into Codemagic.
- Act on a sent request to update an existing group.
- Keep updates tied to a specific stated change.
- Report incomplete or ambiguous change requests.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Gmail and Codemagic once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation in Automations, New Automation, and give it a name and prompt.
- 3In one instruction, tell Notis to update an existing variable group only when your sent request clearly identifies the group and desired name or security settings; report ambiguity before acting.
- 4Choose Email Sent as the trigger and select where run reports should go.
- 5Test with one approved real change request and review the run report.
Questions about this workflow
Can it create a new variable group?
No. This action changes the name and security settings of an existing variable group.
What if the requested group is unclear?
Tell Notis to report the ambiguity and hold the update until the group and intended change are clear.
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