Update a Contentful space name from Outlook
Keep environment names aligned with decisions made in email, without a manual copy and paste loop.
Trigger
New Outlook Message
Triggered when a new message is received in the Outlook mailbox.
Action
Update space
Updates the name of a specific space. notes: - the version number is required to ensure you're updating the latest version of the space. - you can get the current version from the sys.version field when fetching space details. - only the name of the space can be updated.
Why this helps
Renames get delayed when the approval lives in Outlook and the version check lives in Contentful.
- Apply approved renames promptly
- Fetch the current version before updating
- Leave a clear run report for accountability
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Outlook and Contentful in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation that updates a space name only when the message clearly states approval, the space id, and the new name.
- 3Choose New Outlook Message as the trigger.
- 4Select a report channel and test with one approved rename email.
Questions about this workflow
Will it rename a space from an informal suggestion?
Your instruction can require explicit approval and all required details before any update runs.
How does it handle the required version?
Notis can retrieve the current space details first, then use sys.version for the update.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Outlook to Contentful. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Outlook triggers
Contentful actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Get space
Retrieves details of a specific space by its id. this action is used to get information about a single space in contentful.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
List spaces
Lists all spaces that the authenticated user has access to in contentful. this is a fundamental operation needed before performing any other content management actions since most operations require a space id.
New Contact Added
Triggered when a new contact is added in the Outlook contacts.
Update space
Updates the name of a specific space. notes: - the version number is required to ensure you're updating the latest version of the space. - you can get the current version from the sys.version field when fetching space details. - only the name of the space can be updated.
Calendar Event Changes
Triggered when a new calendar event occurs (created, updated, or deleted) in the Outlook calendar.
New Calendar Event
Triggered when a new calendar event is created in the Outlook calendar.
New Outlook Message
Triggered when a new message is received in the Outlook mailbox.
New Sent Message
Triggered when a new message is sent from the Outlook mailbox.
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Outlook and Contentful, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
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