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Start a glossary for every new folder

A new project folder often signals a new vocabulary set. Notis helps you start with useful definitions.

Trigger

OneDrive Folder Created Trigger

Triggers when a new folder is created in OneDrive. Uses Gmail-style state management for reliable duplicate prevention.

Action

Get Word Definition V2

Tool to retrieve definitions, phonetics, origin, and meanings of a given word using freedictionaryapi v2. use when you need comprehensive lexical data for a specific word.

Why this helps

Project terminology gets scattered before anyone creates shared context.

  • Start project context early
  • Reduce onboarding friction
  • Create consistent terminology

Setup

Build it in a few focused steps.

  • 1Connect OneDrive and Dictionary api once in Notis.
  • 2Create an automation for new folder terminology.
  • 3Tell Notis to infer or use supplied folder terms and retrieve definitions.
  • 4Pick the OneDrive folder created trigger and a report channel.
  • 5Test it with one real folder.

Questions about this workflow

Where do the terms come from?

The automation can use terms supplied in the event or your instruction.

Can I provide a project term list?

Yes. Include the list or naming context in the automation prompt.

When this happens · Trigger

Do this · Action

Supported Triggers and Actions

Notis builds workflows that link One drive to Dictionary api. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.

One drive triggers

Dictionary api actions

Recurring trigger

Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.

TriggerScheduled

Get Word Definition V2

Tool to retrieve definitions, phonetics, origin, and meanings of a given word using freedictionaryapi v2. use when you need comprehensive lexical data for a specific word.

ActionInstant

Webhook trigger

Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.

TriggerInstant

Onedrivebasetrigger

Base trigger for OneDrive changes using Gmail-style state management. Subclasses override `filter_changes(...)` to extract only the relevant items.

TriggerPolling

OneDrive File Created Trigger

Triggers when a new file is created in OneDrive. Uses Gmail-style state management for reliable duplicate prevention.

TriggerPolling

File Updated

Trigger that fires when a OneDrive file's content or metadata changes. Returns file ID, last modified time, and modifier info.

TriggerPolling

OneDrive Folder Created Trigger

Triggers when a new folder is created in OneDrive. Uses Gmail-style state management for reliable duplicate prevention.

TriggerPolling

OneDrive Item Deleted Trigger

Triggers when a file or folder is deleted in OneDrive. Uses Gmail-style state management for reliable duplicate prevention.

TriggerPolling

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.

TriggerPolling

Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.

One drive and Dictionary api, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.

When this happens · Trigger

Do this · Action

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