Create a Box follow-up task from an updated Google Task
Keep document actions attached to the task that prompted them.
Trigger
Task Updated
Triggers when an existing task is updated in a Google Tasks list. This trigger monitors a specific task list and fires when tasks are modified.
Action
Create task
Creates a single task on a file. this task is not assigned to any user and will need to be assigned separately.
Why this helps
A changed task can require document work that gets forgotten in a separate system.
- Links execution to the relevant document
- Makes follow-up work explicit
- Cuts duplicate task entry
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Google Tasks and Box in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation asking Notis to create a Box task on the relevant file when a Google Task update requires document work.
- 3Choose Google Tasks Task Updated as the trigger.
- 4Select a report channel and test with one updated task.
Questions about this workflow
Is the Box task assigned automatically?
No. This action creates the task; use a separate assignment step or ask Notis to assign it when the needed user is known.
Can Notis decide whether a follow-up is needed?
Yes. State the decision rule in the plain language prompt.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Google Tasks to Box. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Google Tasks triggers
Box actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Add classification to file
Adds a classification to a file by specifying the label of the classification to add. this api can also be called by including the enterprise id in the url explicitly, for example `/files/:id//enterprise 12345/securityclassification-6vmvochwuwo`.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Add classification to folder
Adds a classification to a folder by specifying the label of the classification to add. this api can also be called by including the enterprise id in the url explicitly, for example `/folders/:id/enterprise 12345/securityclassification-6vmvochwuwo`.
New Task Created
Triggers when a new task is created in a Google Tasks list. Uses timestamp filtering (updatedMin) to efficiently detect new tasks.
Add domain to list of allowed collaboration domains
Creates a new entry in the list of allowed domains to allow collaboration for.
New Task List Created
Triggers when a new Google Tasks task list is created. This trigger monitors Google Tasks and fires when new task lists are detected.
Add initial classifications
When an enterprise does not yet have any classifications, this api call initializes the classification template with an initial set of classifications. if an enterprise already has a classification, the template will already exist and instead an api call should be made to add additional classifications.
Task Details Changed
Triggers when a specific task's details change. This trigger monitors a single Google Task and fires when any of its details (title, notes, status, due date, completion, position) are modified.
Add or update user avatar
Adds or updates a user avatar.
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.
Add shared link to file
Adds a shared link to a file.
Task Updated
Triggers when an existing task is updated in a Google Tasks list. This trigger monitors a specific task list and fires when tasks are modified.
Add shared link to folder
Adds a shared link to a folder.
Add shared link to web link
Adds a shared link to a web link.
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Google Tasks and Box, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
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