Find related Elasticsearch records after a Drive deletion
A trashed file may be connected to work elsewhere. Search Elasticsearch for related records when it leaves Drive.
Trigger
File Deleted or Trashed
Triggers when a file is moved to trash or permanently deleted.
Action
Query Index
Searches an Elasticsearch index for documents.
Why this helps
Removing a file from Drive can hide context while references to the work remain in other systems.
- Find indexed records that may reference the removed file.
- Make follow-up review easier after a deletion or trash event.
- See search results in a Notis run report.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Google Drive and Elasticsearch once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create a new automation in Automations, or tell Notis the outcome in plain language from any channel.
- 3In one instruction, ask Notis to query a specified Elasticsearch index for records related to a Drive file that is trashed or deleted and summarize matches.
- 4Choose the Google Drive File Deleted or Trashed trigger and select where run reports should go.
- 5Test with a real event and review the report.
Questions about this workflow
Can Elasticsearch restore the Drive file?
No. The available action searches Elasticsearch; it does not restore files in Drive.
Can it find records if the event has no file details?
The search needs useful identifying information, such as a filename or other available context. Verify the event data and specify how Notis should search.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Google Drive to Elasticsearch. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Google Drive triggers
Elasticsearch actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Get Index Schema
View the structure and field mappings of an index.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
List Indices
Lists available Elasticsearch indices.
Comment Added (Docs/Sheets/Slides)
Triggers when a comment is added to a document, spreadsheet, or presentation.
Query Index
Searches an Elasticsearch index for documents.
File Created
Triggers when a new file is created in Drive.
Ping Cluster
Pings the cluster to check its connectivity and health.
File Deleted or Trashed
Triggers when a file is moved to trash or permanently deleted.
File Shared (Permissions Added)
Triggers when new sharing access is granted to a file or folder.
File Updated
Triggers when a file’s content or metadata changes.
Google Drive Changes
Triggers when changes are detected in Drive.
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Google Drive and Elasticsearch, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
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