Template-Driven Docs: Auto-Copy Issue Documents
Stop recreating the same document structure for every Jira issue. Notis copies your template and renames it automatically so you skip straight to filling it in.
Trigger
New Issue
Fires when a new issue is created in the Jira project you configure. Only issues created in that project produce an event.
Action
Copy file
Duplicates an existing file in google drive, identified by its `file id`.
Why this helps
Each new issue means finding and copying your template, manually renaming it, and updating links. By the time the doc is ready, you've lost focus on the actual work.
- Eliminate manual template copying and renaming
- Ensure all issue docs follow your standard structure
- Start work immediately without setup friction
- Build consistency across your documentation trail
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Create a Google Drive template doc with your standard issue structure (sections for goals, risks, timeline, etc.) and note its file ID or name.
- 2Connect Jira and Google Drive to Notis.
- 3Create an automation with 'New Issue' as the trigger.
- 4Tell Notis: 'When a new Jira issue is created, copy the template file called [Template Name] and rename it to [issue-key]: [issue-title].'
- 5Select your notification channel and test by creating a new Jira issue.
Questions about this workflow
How do I tell Notis which template to copy?
Provide the template file name or ID in your prompt. Notis searches for exact matches and copies the template.
Can I place the copy in a specific folder?
Yes. Add to your prompt: 'and move it to the Issues folder' or 'to the [project-name] folder.'
What if multiple files have similar names?
Be specific in your prompt with the full template name, e.g., 'the file called Issue-Template-Master' rather than just 'template.'
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Jira to Google Drive. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Jira triggers
Google Drive actions
New Issue
Fires when a new issue is created in the Jira project you configure. Only issues created in that project produce an event.
Add file sharing preference
Modifies sharing permissions for an existing google drive file, granting a specified role to a user, group, domain, or 'anyone'.
New Project
Triggered when a new project is added in Jira
Copy file
Duplicates an existing file in google drive, identified by its `file id`.
Updated Issue
Fires when an existing issue is changed in the Jira project you configure — for example its status, assignee, or any other field on the issue is updated. Only issues in that project produce an event. It does not fire on comment activity: adding, editing, or deleting a comment on an issue will not produce an event from this trigger.
Create Comment
Tool to create a comment on a file. use when you need to add a new comment to a specific file in google drive.
Create Shared Drive
Tool to create a new shared drive. use when you need to programmatically create a new shared drive for collaboration or storage.
Create File or Folder
Creates a new file or folder with metadata. use to create empty files or folders, or files with content by providing it in the request body (though this action primarily focuses on metadata creation).
Create a File from Text
Creates a new file in google drive from provided text content (up to 10mb), supporting various formats including automatic conversion to google workspace types.
Create a folder
Creates a new folder in google drive, optionally within a parent folder specified by its id or name; if a parent name is provided but not found, the action will fail.
Create Reply
Tool to create a reply to a comment in google drive. use when you need to respond to an existing comment on a file.
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