Start a bulk extraction job from your sheet
Collect a batch of URLs in your sheet and start asynchronous extraction when it is ready.
Trigger
New Rows in Google Sheet
Simple polling trigger that monitors Google Sheets for new rows. Detects when new rows are added and returns the complete row data. Perfect for triggering any workflow based on new sheet entries.
Action
Start Bulk Job
Tool to start a bulk extract job. use when processing large numbers of urls asynchronously.
Why this helps
Launching large URL research batches manually adds friction right when you are ready to get started.
- Start asynchronous extraction from a prepared URL batch
- Keep batch initiation close to your research list
- Reduce repetitive job setup work
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Google Sheets and Diffbot once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation in the portal, or tell Notis in plain language from any channel.
- 3In one instruction, ask Notis to start a Diffbot bulk job using the URLs in the new row or batch and report the returned job details.
- 4Pick the New Rows in Google Sheet trigger and choose where run reports go.
- 5Test with a small real batch of public URLs.
Questions about this workflow
When should I use a bulk job?
Use it when processing a larger number of URLs asynchronously.
Does starting the job return all extracted results immediately?
No. A bulk job runs asynchronously. Use the returned job details to track its progress and retrieve results when available.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Google Sheets to Diffbot. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Google Sheets triggers
Diffbot actions
Recurring trigger
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Webhook trigger
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