Turn launch documents into Canny changelog entries
Convert launch details already written in Drive into a customer-facing product update in Canny.
Trigger
New File Matching Query
Triggers when a new Google Drive file matches a provided query. This is the legacy query-centric trigger: it preserves Drive API query config such as ``corpora`` / ``driveId`` aliases and emits the historical ``file_matching_query`` event type. ``FileCreatedTrigger`` covers the broader "new file" case and emits ``file_created``.
Action
Create Changelog Entry
Tool to create and optionally publish a new changelog entry. use when you need to add a product update record, control publish timing, and notify users. example: "create changelog entry titled 'version 1.2' with details '...' and publish immediately.".
Why this helps
Launch updates are documented internally but do not make it into the customer changelog on time.
- Reduce repeated writing for product announcements
- Keep customer updates connected to launch documentation
- Capture launch details while they are fresh
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Google Drive and Canny once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create a new automation in the portal or tell Notis in plain language from any channel.
- 3Describe how to turn a matching launch document into a concise changelog entry and whether to publish it.
- 4Pick the Google Drive New File Matching Query trigger and choose where run reports should go.
- 5Test with one real launch document and review the entry and its publish timing.
Questions about this workflow
Can this publish the changelog immediately?
The action can create and optionally publish an entry. State the publish timing you want in your instruction.
How does the trigger select matching launch files?
This legacy Drive trigger uses its provided query configuration. The user selects the trigger; setup does not include building filters in Notis.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
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Change Post Status
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File Created
Triggers when a new file is created in Google Drive.
Create Changelog Entry
Tool to create and optionally publish a new changelog entry. use when you need to add a product update record, control publish timing, and notify users. example: "create changelog entry titled 'version 1.2' with details '...' and publish immediately.".
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