Refresh DNSFilter categories when a Google Doc changes
Make every policy document update start with fresh category data.
Trigger
Document Updated
Triggers when an existing Google Doc is updated or modified. This trigger monitors Google Docs and fires when documents are updated.
Action
List Categories
Tool to list categories with basic information. use when retrieving all dnsfilter categories for policy configuration.
Why this helps
Teams review changed policy text against outdated category lists.
- Reduces stale policy assumptions
- Makes reviews repeatable
- Cuts context switching
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Google Docs and DNSFilter in Notis once.
- 2Create an automation named Updated Doc Category Refresh.
- 3Tell Notis to retrieve DNSFilter categories and summarize relevant changes after each document update.
- 4Pick Document Updated as the trigger.
- 5Choose a report channel and test with one edited document.
Questions about this workflow
Does it monitor every document?
Yes, unless you scope the trigger to a specific document or query.
What does the report include?
It includes retrieved categories and a concise review summary.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Google Docs to Dnsfilter. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Google Docs triggers
Dnsfilter actions
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