Create Affinda collections from Todoist work
Start a collection from the task that defines the project and extractor.
Trigger
New Task Created
Trigger when a new task is added to Todoist.
Action
Create Collection
Tool to create a new collection. use after you have a valid workspace id and want to group documents by a specific extractor within that workspace.
Why this helps
Collection setup is easy to delay until documents are already scattered across workspaces.
- Creates structure at project kickoff
- Keeps collection names tied to work
- Reduces setup friction for document batches
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Todoist and Affinda in Notis once.
- 2Create an automation and describe the collection name, workspace, and extractor.
- 3Tell Notis to create the Affinda collection from each qualifying new task.
- 4Pick Todoist New Task Created as the trigger.
- 5Choose a report channel and test with one planned collection.
Questions about this workflow
What identifiers are needed?
Provide a valid workspace ID and the extractor details required by your Affinda account.
Does this upload documents too?
No. This workflow creates the collection; use a separate document workflow for uploads.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Todoist to Affinda. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Todoist triggers
Affinda actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
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Webhook trigger
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Tool to create a new collection. use after you have a valid workspace id and want to group documents by a specific extractor within that workspace.
New Task Created
Trigger when a new task is added to Todoist.
Create Document
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Create Workspace
Tool to create a new workspace. use when you need to programmatically create a workspace container within an organization.
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Todoist and Affinda, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
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