Create a Trackable Prep Task Before the Meeting
Turn the moment before an important meeting into a clear preparation task in BugHerd.
Trigger
Event Starting Soon
Triggers when a calendar event is within a configured number of minutes from starting. Returns event details, time remaining, attendees, and join links when available.
Action
Create Task
Tool to add a new task in a project. use when you have the project id and full task details ready.
Why this helps
Meeting preparation often competes with other work until the event is almost starting.
- Give preparation a trackable task
- Bring meeting prep into the existing workflow
- Reduce last-minute scramble
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Google Calendar and BugHerd once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation through Automations, New Automation, or by telling Notis what to do.
- 3Describe which meetings need a prep task and the preparation details to include.
- 4Pick Event Starting Soon and choose a report channel.
- 5Test with one real upcoming event.
Questions about this workflow
How far before the start can it trigger?
The trigger fires within a configured number of minutes from the event start.
What event details are available for the task?
The trigger returns event details, time remaining, attendees, and join links when available.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Google Calendar to Bugherd. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Google Calendar triggers
Bugherd actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
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Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Add Member to Project
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Attendee Response Changed
Polling trigger that fires when any attendee's RSVP changes to accepted, declined, or tentative. Returns attendee info and current status.
Create Attachment
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Event Canceled or Deleted
Triggers when a Google Calendar event is cancelled or deleted. Returns minimal data: event_id, summary (if available), and cancellation timestamp.
Create Column
Tool to create a new column in a project. use when you need to add a custom workflow column after identifying the project id.
Event Starting Soon
Triggers when a calendar event is within a configured number of minutes from starting. Returns event details, time remaining, attendees, and join links when available.
Create Comment
Tool to add a new comment to a task. use when you need to record discussion or feedback on an existing task.
Calendar Event Changes
**SOON TO BE DEPRECATED** - Use Calendar Event Sync (polling trigger) instead. Real-time webhook trigger for calendar event changes. Returns event metadata only. For full event data, use Calendar Event Sync (polling trigger).
Create Project
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Event Created
Polling trigger that fires when a new calendar event is created. Returns event ID, summary, start/end times, and organizer info.
Create Task
Tool to add a new task in a project. use when you have the project id and full task details ready.
Calendar Event Sync
Polling trigger that returns full event data including details, attendees, and metadata. For real-time notifications with basic info, use Calendar Event Changes (webhook).
Create Webhook
Tool to create a new webhook for real-time event notifications. use when you need to configure a callback endpoint for task or comment events. example: "create a webhook for 'task create' events to be sent to 'https://example.com/webhook'."
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Google Calendar and Bugherd, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
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