Refresh word definitions when documents change
Updated wording can introduce new terminology. Notis rechecks the terms that matter after each edit.
Trigger
File Updated
Trigger that fires when a OneDrive file's content or metadata changes. Returns file ID, last modified time, and modifier info.
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
You may miss new or changed terminology in documents you already reviewed.
- Catch newly introduced terms
- Keep review notes current
- Avoid rereading documents manually
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect OneDrive and Dictionary api once in Notis.
- 2Create an automation for updated file terminology.
- 3Tell Notis to identify changed or notable terms and retrieve definitions.
- 4Pick the OneDrive file updated trigger and a report channel.
- 5Test it with one edited file.
Questions about this workflow
Does it run on every edit?
It runs when the selected OneDrive file update event fires.
Can it focus on changed terms?
Tell Notis to prioritize terms that appear newly or differently in the available event data.
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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.
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