Save word context when OneDrive items are deleted
Deletion can remove useful context. Notis captures definitions for terms still present in the deletion event.
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
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
Deleting a file can also erase the vocabulary context you needed later.
- Preserve critical terminology
- Support cleanup reviews
- Reduce knowledge loss
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect OneDrive and Dictionary api once in Notis.
- 2Create an automation for deleted item terminology.
- 3Tell Notis to extract available terms and retrieve concise definitions.
- 4Pick the OneDrive item deleted trigger and a report channel.
- 5Test it with one deletion event.
Questions about this workflow
Can it recover deleted file contents?
No. It can only use information available in the deletion event and your instruction.
What should the report include?
Ask for the item identity, terms found, and their definitions.
When this happens · Trigger
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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.
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.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Onedrivebasetrigger
Base trigger for OneDrive changes using Gmail-style state management. Subclasses override `filter_changes(...)` to extract only the relevant items.
OneDrive File Created Trigger
Triggers when a new file is created in OneDrive. Uses Gmail-style state management for reliable duplicate prevention.
File Updated
Trigger that fires when a OneDrive file's content or metadata changes. Returns file ID, last modified time, and modifier info.
OneDrive Folder Created Trigger
Triggers when a new folder is created in OneDrive. Uses Gmail-style state management for reliable duplicate prevention.
OneDrive Item Deleted Trigger
Triggers when a file or folder is deleted in OneDrive. Uses Gmail-style state management for reliable duplicate prevention.
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.
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
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