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Assign a Box task from a webhook

Convert system events into clear ownership without another inbox.

Trigger

Webhook received

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

Action

Assign task

Assigns a task to a user. a task can be assigned to more than one user by creating multiple assignments.

Why this helps

Automated events create work but nobody is explicitly assigned to handle it.

  • Makes ownership explicit
  • Reduces missed handoffs
  • Keeps work tied to the document

Setup

Build it in a few focused steps.

  • 1Connect Box in Notis.
  • 2Create an automation named Webhook document owner.
  • 3Tell Notis to assign the supplied Box task to the named user with the provided context.
  • 4Choose an HTTP webhook trigger and select a report channel.
  • 5Test with one real event payload.

Questions about this workflow

Can the webhook include the assignee email?

Yes. Include a stable user identifier that Box can resolve.

What if the payload has no assignee?

Tell Notis to report the missing owner and skip assignment.

When this happens · Trigger

Do this · Action

Supported Triggers and Actions

Notis builds workflows that link Timelinesai to Box. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.

Timelinesai triggers

Box actions

Recurring trigger

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

TriggerScheduled

Add classification to file

Adds a classification to a file by specifying the label of the classification to add. this api can also be called by including the enterprise id in the url explicitly, for example `/files/:id//enterprise 12345/securityclassification-6vmvochwuwo`.

ActionInstant

Webhook trigger

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

TriggerInstant

Add classification to folder

Adds a classification to a folder by specifying the label of the classification to add. this api can also be called by including the enterprise id in the url explicitly, for example `/folders/:id/enterprise 12345/securityclassification-6vmvochwuwo`.

ActionInstant

New WhatsApp Message Received

Polling trigger that monitors for new messages received in TimelinesAI WhatsApp chats.

TriggerPolling

Add domain to list of allowed collaboration domains

Creates a new entry in the list of allowed domains to allow collaboration for.

ActionInstant

Add initial classifications

When an enterprise does not yet have any classifications, this api call initializes the classification template with an initial set of classifications. if an enterprise already has a classification, the template will already exist and instead an api call should be made to add additional classifications.

ActionInstant

Add or update user avatar

Adds or updates a user avatar.

ActionInstant

Add shared link to file

Adds a shared link to a file.

ActionInstant

Add shared link to folder

Adds a shared link to a folder.

ActionInstant

Add shared link to web link

Adds a shared link to a web link.

ActionInstant

Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.

Timelinesai and Box, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.

When this happens · Trigger

Do this · Action

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