Turn spreadsheet metadata updates into an analysis plan
A spreadsheet's structure or metadata can shift the context for document work. Ask Notis to prepare a proposed Aryn plan for the question you provide, then review it before execution.
Trigger
Spreadsheet Metadata Changed
Polling trigger that detects when a Google Spreadsheet's metadata changes. Uses snapshot-based diffing to detect any changes in spreadsheet properties, sheets, named ranges, developer metadata, data sources, etc.
Action
Generate plan
Tool to generate a query plan without executing it. use when you need to review the logical plan before running your query (e.g., "generate a plan for revenue breakdown by region").
Why this helps
Metadata changes across a spreadsheet can affect an analysis request, but there is no simple reminder to reassess the query.
- Use a broad metadata change as a review prompt.
- Get an Aryn plan without automatically executing a query.
- Keep the analysis question in a report for review.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Google Sheets and Aryn once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation in Automations, New Automation, and give it a name and prompt.
- 3In one instruction, provide the analysis question and ask Notis to generate an Aryn plan after spreadsheet metadata changes.
- 4Choose the Spreadsheet Metadata Changed trigger, then choose where run reports go.
- 5Test with one real metadata change and review the generated plan.
Questions about this workflow
What kinds of metadata changes can trigger this?
The trigger detects changes in spreadsheet properties, sheets, named ranges, developer metadata, data sources, and other metadata.
Will Aryn know the spreadsheet metadata automatically?
Generate plan needs a query request. Include the analysis question and any relevant context in your instruction.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Google Sheets to Aryn. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Google Sheets triggers
Aryn actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Create DocSet
Tool to create a new docset. use when you need to allocate a storage container before adding documents.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Create DocSet
Tool to create a new docset. use when you need to allocate a storage container before adding documents.
Aggregate Metric Changed
Triggers when an aggregate metric (SUM/COUNT/AVG/MIN/MAX) changes in a Google Sheets spreadsheet. This trigger monitors an aggregate calculation on a target column (optionally filtered by a search column/value) and fires when the calculated result changes.
Delete DocSet
Tool to delete a docset and all its documents. use after confirming the docset id, when you need to permanently remove a docset and its contents.
Cell Range Values Changed
Triggers when values in a specified A1 range change in Google Sheets. This trigger monitors a specific cell or range of cells and fires when any values change.
Generate plan
Tool to generate a query plan without executing it. use when you need to review the logical plan before running your query (e.g., "generate a plan for revenue breakdown by region").
Conditional Format Rule Changed
Triggers when conditional formatting rules change in a Google Spreadsheet. Detects when rules are added, updated, or removed. Uses snapshot-based diffing to detect changes between polls.
Get DocSet Metadata
Tool to retrieve metadata for a specific docset. use when you have the docset id and optionally need usage statistics.
Data Validation Rule Changed
Triggers when data validation rules change (added/updated/removed) in a Google Spreadsheet. Uses snapshot-based diffing to detect changes between polls.
Get Document by ID
Tool to retrieve a document by id. use after both docset and document ids are available.
Developer Metadata Changed
Triggers when developer metadata entries change (new/updated/removed) in a Google Spreadsheet. Uses snapshot-based diffing to detect changes between polls.
Get Document Binary
Tool to retrieve the binary content of a document by docset id and document id.
Filtered Range Values Changed
Polling trigger that monitors Google Sheets filtered ranges for value changes. Uses snapshot-based diffing to detect when values matching a data filter change. Emits the matched values when changes are detected.
List Async Tasks
Tool to list all outstanding asynchronous tasks for the account. use when you need to check pending or running tasks.
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When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
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