Clean up Canny when source files are deleted
Delete the source once and keep your feedback board tidy.
Trigger
OneDrive Item Deleted Trigger
Triggers when a file or folder is deleted in OneDrive. Uses Gmail-style state management for reliable duplicate prevention.
Action
Delete Post
Tool to delete a post. use when you need to permanently remove a post by its id. example: "delete the post with id 553c3ef8b8cdcd1501ba1238."
Why this helps
Feedback posts remain active after the underlying document is gone.
- Reduce obsolete feedback clutter
- Keep boards aligned with active work
- Surface uncertain matches for review
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect OneDrive and Canny once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation instructing Notis to find and remove the post tied to a deleted file.
- 3Pick the OneDrive Item Deleted trigger.
- 4Choose a report destination for deletions and ambiguous matches.
- 5Test with one disposable example.
Questions about this workflow
Can Notis ask for review before deletion?
Yes. Instruct it to report candidate posts instead of deleting until you approve.
What if several posts mention the file?
Tell Notis to list all matches and avoid deletion when the match is ambiguous.
When this happens · Trigger
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link One drive to Canny. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
One drive 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).
Onedrivebasetrigger
Base trigger for OneDrive changes using Gmail-style state management. Subclasses override `filter_changes(...)` to extract only the relevant items.
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.
OneDrive File Created Trigger
Triggers when a new file is created in OneDrive. Uses Gmail-style state management for reliable duplicate prevention.
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.".
File Updated
Trigger that fires when a OneDrive file's content or metadata changes. Returns file ID, last modified time, and modifier info.
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.
OneDrive Folder Created Trigger
Triggers when a new folder is created in OneDrive. Uses Gmail-style state management for reliable duplicate prevention.
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"
OneDrive Item Deleted Trigger
Triggers when a file or folder is deleted in OneDrive. Uses Gmail-style state management for reliable duplicate prevention.
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.
Item Moved or Renamed
Triggers when a file or folder is moved to a different path or renamed in OneDrive. Includes both old and new path/name data in the payload.
Create Tag
Tool to create a new tag. use when you have the boardid and tag name and need to categorize posts.
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
One drive and Canny, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
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