Turn an oversized document into an architecture question
When planning gets big, get repository context before complexity compounds.
Trigger
Document Word Count Threshold
Triggers when a Google Doc's word/character count crosses a user-defined threshold. This trigger monitors a specific Google Doc and fires when its word or character count becomes greater than or equal to the configured threshold value.
Action
Ask question
Ask any question about a GitHub repository and get an AI-powered, context-grounded response. Args: repoName: GitHub repository or list of repositories (max 10) in owner/repo format question: The question to ask about the repository
Why this helps
Long specs can hide scope growth until implementation starts and architecture decisions become expensive.
- Spot scope growth earlier
- Connect detailed planning to repository structure
- Get a concise architecture-oriented response
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Google Docs and Devin MCP in Notis once.
- 2Create an automation for oversized planning documents.
- 3Tell Notis to summarize the document scope for Devin and ask which architecture concerns or repository constraints deserve attention.
- 4Pick Document Word Count Threshold as the trigger.
- 5Choose a report channel, then test with a document above your threshold.
Questions about this workflow
What threshold can I use?
The trigger supports a user-defined word or character count threshold.
Does Devin receive the full document?
Notis can provide the relevant document context in the prompt; define how much context to include in your instruction.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Google Docs to Devin MCP. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Google Docs triggers
Devin MCP actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Ask question
Ask any question about a GitHub repository and get an AI-powered, context-grounded response. Args: repoName: GitHub repository or list of repositories (max 10) in owner/repo format question: The question to ask about the repository
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
List available repos
List all repositories available to query with your Devin account. Only available in private mode (via devin.ai endpoints).
New Document Created
Triggers when a new Google Doc is created. This trigger monitors Google Docs and fires when new documents are detected. Uses timestamp filtering to efficiently poll for new documents.
Read wiki contents
View documentation about a GitHub repository. Args: repoName: GitHub repository in owner/repo format (e.g. "facebook/react")
Document Deleted
Triggers when an existing Google Doc is deleted (moved to trash). This trigger monitors Google Docs and fires when documents are trashed.
Read wiki structure
Get a list of documentation topics for a GitHub repository. Args: repoName: GitHub repository in owner/repo format (e.g. "facebook/react")
Document Placeholder Filled
Triggers when a Google Doc's plain text changes such that a configured placeholder token/pattern is no longer present (i.e., the document has been filled in). This trigger monitors a specific Google Doc and fires when a placeholder pattern that was previously present is no longer found in the document's plain text.
Document Search Update
Triggers when a Google Doc matching a user-defined search query is newly created or updated since the last poll. This trigger uses timestamp filtering to efficiently monitor documents.
Document Structure Changed
Triggers when a Google Doc's structure changes (headers/footers added/removed, tables/images count changes). This trigger monitors a specific document for structural changes like: - Headers added or removed - Footers added or removed - Tables added or removed - Images (inline objects) added or removed - Positioned objects added or removed - Footnotes added or removed
Document Updated
Triggers when an existing Google Doc is updated or modified. This trigger monitors Google Docs and fires when documents are updated.
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Google Docs and Devin MCP, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
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