Catch stale Documint templates after source documents are deleted
Turn source cleanup into a quick check for reusable content that may no longer be valid.
Trigger
Document Deleted
Triggers when an existing Google Doc is deleted (moved to trash). This trigger monitors Google Docs and fires when documents are trashed.
Action
Update Template
Tool to update a single template by its id. use when you need to modify an existing template's settings or layout after fetching its current details.
Why this helps
Deleting an obsolete source document can leave outdated wording in a reusable template.
- Surface stale template risks
- Keep content lifecycle decisions visible
- Avoid accidental reuse of retired wording
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Google Docs and Documint in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation that reviews the related template and proposes an approved update if needed.
- 3Pick Document Deleted as the trigger.
- 4Choose where cleanup reports should go.
- 5Test with one Google Doc moved to trash.
Questions about this workflow
Does this delete the Documint template?
No. It reviews the template and reports a proposed update for your approval.
Can the prompt explain why the source was retired?
Yes. Include the retirement reason or policy in the automation prompt.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Google Docs to Documint. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Google Docs triggers
Documint actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Delete Template
Tool to permanently delete a single template by its id. use when you need to remove an outdated or unused template; ensure the template id is correct before calling.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Get Template
Tool to retrieve a single template by its id. use when you need to fetch details of a specific template before generating documents.
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.
List Documents
Tool to list all documents in the authenticated user's account. use after obtaining a valid api key.
Document Deleted
Triggers when an existing Google Doc is deleted (moved to trash). This trigger monitors Google Docs and fires when documents are trashed.
List Templates
Tool to list all templates in the authenticated user's account. use after obtaining a valid api key.
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.
Update Template
Tool to update a single template by its id. use when you need to modify an existing template's settings or layout after fetching its current details.
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.
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Google Docs and Documint, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
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