Keep Canny posts aligned with Drive specs
Let your source specification update the feedback post people are watching.
Trigger
File Updated
Triggers when a file's metadata or content changes in Google Drive.
Action
Update Post
Tool to update post details. use when you need to change a post's title, details, eta, images, or custom fields.
Why this helps
Canny details drift away from the latest product specification as files evolve.
- Keep product details accurate
- Reduce duplicate editing
- Make source changes visible to stakeholders
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Google Super and Canny once in Notis.
- 2Create an automation that reviews the changed file and updates the matching Canny post details.
- 3Pick File Updated as the trigger.
- 4Select a report channel and test with one real specification change.
Questions about this workflow
Can Notis update only meaningful changes?
Yes. Tell it to compare the new content with the post and update only when the change affects customer-facing details.
What if no matching post exists?
Ask Notis to report the mismatch instead of creating an unrelated post.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Google Super to Canny. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Google Super triggers
Canny actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Add Post Tag
Tool to add a tag to a specific post. use when you need to categorize or group content by applying an existing tag.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Delete User
Tool to delete a user and their comments and votes. use when you need to fully remove a user's account and all associated data (e.g., gdpr compliance).
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.
Change Post Status
Tool to change a post's status. use when you need to update a post's workflow stage and optionally notify voters.
Attendee Response Changed
Polling trigger that fires when any attendee's RSVP changes to accepted, declined, or tentative. Returns attendee info and current status.
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.".
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.
Create Comment
Tool to create a new comment on a post. use when you have the authorid and postid and want to submit feedback or replies.
Comment Added (Docs/Sheets/Slides)
Triggers when a new comment is added to Google Docs, Sheets, or Slides.
Create or Update User
Tool to create or update a user in canny. use when you need to provision a new user or synchronize updates to an existing user profile. example: "create or update user with email user@example.com"
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.
Create Post
Tool to create a new post on a board. use when you have the boardid and userid and need to submit new feedback.
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.
Create Tag
Tool to create a new tag. use when you have the boardid and tag name and need to categorize posts.
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Google Super and Canny, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
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