Bundle project PDFs when a list changes
Keep a working packet aligned with the list that organizes the project.
Trigger
Task List Changed
Triggers when a task list changes (title or content updates). This trigger monitors a specific Google Tasks list and fires when changes are detected.
Action
Merge PDFs
Tool to merge multiple pdf documents into a single pdf. use when you need to concatenate several pdfs on the server-side.
Why this helps
Project references spread across separate PDFs make handoffs and review harder.
- Create one project packet
- Simplify handoffs
- Keep document bundles aligned with list changes
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Google Tasks and Api2pdf once in Notis.
- 2Create an automation for project PDF packets.
- 3Tell Notis to merge the PDF URLs referenced by the changed task list in the requested order.
- 4Pick Task List Changed as the trigger and choose where run reports go.
- 5Test by changing one list that contains PDF references.
Questions about this workflow
How are source PDFs identified?
Provide the PDF URLs in the task list context or its referenced task notes.
Can I control the order?
State the desired order in the automation instruction when the source context provides it.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Google Tasks to Api2pdf. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Google Tasks triggers
Api2pdf actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
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Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Google Tasks and Api2pdf, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
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