Update Amplitude Categories from Todoist
Handle taxonomy cleanup from the same task that records the decision.
Trigger
New Task Created
Trigger when a new task is added to Todoist.
Action
Update Amplitude Event Category
Update an existing event category in amplitude. this action allows you to: - update the name of an existing event category - validate the new category name key features: - updates category names - returns success/failure status
Why this helps
Category naming fixes linger when the request and the analytics system are disconnected.
- Keep category names consistent
- Finish cleanup tasks faster
- Preserve a clear audit trail
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Todoist and Amplitude in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation for category maintenance.
- 3Tell Notis which existing Amplitude category to rename and what the new name should be.
- 4Pick the Todoist New Task Created trigger.
- 5Choose a report channel and test with one real taxonomy task.
Questions about this workflow
Can it validate the new name?
Yes. The action validates the new category name before updating it.
What if the old category cannot be found?
The run report will show the failure so the task can be corrected.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Todoist to Amplitude. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Todoist triggers
Amplitude actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Check Amplitude Cohort Status
Check the status of a cohort export request. this action allows you to: - poll the status of an in-progress cohort download request - determine if a cohort is ready for download
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Create Amplitude Event Category
Create a new event category in amplitude. this action allows you to: - create a new event category to organize event types - validate category name before creation key features: - creates event categories for organizing events - returns success/failure status
New Task Created
Trigger when a new task is added to Todoist.
Create Amplitude Event Type
Create a new event type in amplitude. this action allows you to: - define a new event type with various properties - associate the event with a category - add metadata like description, tags, and owner key features: - creates trackable events in your amplitude project - supports full event type configuration
Delete Amplitude Event Category
Delete an event category from amplitude. this action allows you to: - delete an existing event category - remove category organization from events key features: - permanently removes event categories - returns success/failure status
Delete Amplitude Event Type
Delete an event type from amplitude. this action allows you to: - remove an event type from your project - mark live events as deleted - remove planned events from the tracking plan key features: - different behavior based on event status (live, planned, etc.) - returns success/failure status
Request Amplitude Cohort
Get a single cohort by id and initiate download. this action allows you to: - request a specific cohort from amplitude - optionally include user properties in the response - start the asynchronous download process key features: - supports filtering by specific user properties - returns a request id used for polling status and downloading - supports eu data residency
Get Amplitude Event Categories
Get event categories from amplitude. this action allows you to: - get all event categories in your project - get a specific category by name
Get Amplitude Event Type
Get a specific event type from amplitude by name. this action allows you to: - retrieve detailed information about a single event type - get all properties and metadata for the event key features: - retrieves comprehensive event type details - returns metadata like category, description, and settings - supports lookup by exact event name
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