Auto-create Drive folders via external system webhooks
Your CRM, project tracker, or other tools already know when projects start. Why recreate that in Google Calendar? Notis accepts webhooks from external systems to automatically create matching folders in Drive, keeping your workspace in sync.
Trigger
Webhook received
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Action
Create a folder
Creates a new folder in google drive, optionally within a parent folder specified by its id or name; if a parent name is provided but not found, the action will fail.
Why this helps
You manage projects in multiple systems, but Drive folders are created manually or through separate channels. Information ends up scattered and out of sync.
- Drive stays in sync with your project management system.
- No manual folder creation needed.
- Reduces tool fragmentation by bridging systems.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Google Drive to Notis.
- 2Tell Notis, 'When my [CRM/tool] sends a webhook, create a matching folder in Drive' or set this in the portal.
- 3Choose the trigger: 'Notis Webhook' and Notis will generate a unique URL.
- 4Configure your external system (CRM, project tool, etc.) to send webhooks to that URL when projects start.
- 5Test by triggering a webhook from your system and confirming the folder is created in Drive.
Questions about this workflow
Do I need to be technical to set up the webhook?
Notis handles the receiving end. You just point your external system to the Notis webhook URL—your IT person or tool's admin can configure it.
Can I use webhooks for other actions besides folder creation?
Yes. You can trigger any Drive action via webhook: creating docs, sharing files, moving items, etc.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Google Calendar to Google Drive. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Google Calendar triggers
Google Drive actions
Attendee Response Changed
Polling trigger that fires when any attendee's RSVP changes to accepted, declined, or tentative. Returns attendee info and current status.
Add file sharing preference
Modifies sharing permissions for an existing google drive file, granting a specified role to a user, group, domain, or 'anyone'.
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.
Copy file
Duplicates an existing file in google drive, identified by its `file 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 create a comment on a file. use when you need to add a new comment to a specific file in google drive.
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 Shared Drive
Tool to create a new shared drive. use when you need to programmatically create a new shared drive for collaboration or storage.
Event Created
Polling trigger that fires when a new calendar event is created. Returns event ID, summary, start/end times, and organizer info.
Create File or Folder
Creates a new file or folder with metadata. use to create empty files or folders, or files with content by providing it in the request body (though this action primarily focuses on metadata creation).
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 a File from Text
Creates a new file in google drive from provided text content (up to 10mb), supporting various formats including automatic conversion to google workspace types.
Event Updated
Triggers when an existing Google Calendar event is modified. Returns the event ID, change type, and the specific fields that changed with their previous and new values.
Create a folder
Creates a new folder in google drive, optionally within a parent folder specified by its id or name; if a parent name is provided but not found, the action will fail.
Create Reply
Tool to create a reply to a comment in google drive. use when you need to respond to an existing comment on a file.
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