Keep a Google Drive File Name Aligned with OneDrive
A rename in OneDrive can prompt a metadata update to its known Google Drive counterpart.
Trigger
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.
Action
Update File (Metadata)
Updates file metadata. uses patch semantics (partial update) as per google drive api v3. use this tool to modify attributes of an existing file like its name, description, or parent folders. note: this action currently supports metadata updates only. file content updates require multipart/related upload and are not yet implemented.
Why this helps
Different names across drives make it harder to find the right version quickly.
- Reduce mismatched file names across drives.
- Use old and new path details to identify the intended item.
- Make documents easier to find.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect OneDrive and Google Drive once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation and describe how to identify the Drive counterpart and apply the new name.
- 3Pick the Item Moved or Renamed trigger.
- 4Select a report channel and test with one real rename.
Questions about this workflow
Does the trigger include the previous and new path or name?
Yes. The listed event includes old and new path/name data.
Will this also move the Drive file?
This workflow updates file metadata. To move a Drive file, use the Move File action in a separately configured workflow.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
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One drive triggers
Google Drive actions
Recurring trigger
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Webhook trigger
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Onedrivebasetrigger
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Create a folder
Creates a new folder in google drive, optionally within a parent folder specified by its id or name; if a parent name is provided but not found, the action will fail.
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.
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