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Review OneDrive file changes with Elasticsearch context

A changed file can affect related work. Let Notis search your index and bring back useful context for a focused review.

Trigger

File Updated

Triggers when a file's content or metadata changes.

Action

Query Index

Searches an Elasticsearch index for documents.

Why this helps

Reviewers can miss the surrounding documents that explain why a file change matters.

  • Pair a file change with relevant indexed context
  • Make review reports easier to scan
  • Reduce repeated searches during follow-up

Setup

Build it in a few focused steps.

  • 1Connect OneDrive and Elasticsearch once in the Notis portal.
  • 2Create an automation in Automations, New Automation, and give it a name.
  • 3Tell Notis to search a specified index for documents related to each changed file and summarize the results with the file's available change details.
  • 4Pick the File Updated trigger and choose where run reports should go.
  • 5Test with one real file update and confirm the index can return useful context.

Questions about this workflow

Does this compare the new file contents with a previous version?

The trigger provides the file ID, last modified time, and modifier information. A previous file version or content diff is not guaranteed by the listed event, so provide an accessible comparison source if you need one.

Can the workflow write an update back to Elasticsearch?

No. The listed Elasticsearch actions support querying, listing indices, reading schema, and pinging the cluster. They do not update records.

When this happens · Trigger

Do this · Action

Supported Triggers and Actions

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

One drive triggers

Elasticsearch actions

Recurring trigger

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

TriggerScheduled

Get Index Schema

View the structure and field mappings of an index.

ActionInstant

Webhook trigger

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

TriggerInstant

List Indices

Lists available Elasticsearch indices.

ActionInstant

Onedrivebasetrigger

Provides the base trigger for detecting changes in OneDrive.

TriggerPolling

Query Index

Searches an Elasticsearch index for documents.

ActionInstant

OneDrive File Created Trigger

Triggers when a new file is created in OneDrive.

TriggerPolling

Ping Cluster

Pings the cluster to check its connectivity and health.

ActionInstant

File Updated

Triggers when a file's content or metadata changes.

TriggerPolling

OneDrive Folder Created Trigger

Triggers when a new folder is created in OneDrive.

TriggerPolling

OneDrive Item Deleted Trigger

Triggers when a file or folder is deleted in OneDrive.

TriggerPolling

Item Moved or Renamed

Triggers when a file or folder is moved or renamed.

TriggerPolling

Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.

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

When this happens · Trigger

Do this · Action

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