Add Box file metadata from Todoist
Capture filing details in a task and keep Box records organized automatically.
Trigger
New Task Created
Trigger when a new task is added to Todoist.
Action
Create metadata instance on file
Applies an instance of a metadata template to a file. in most cases only values that are present in the metadata template will be accepted, except for the `global.properties` template which accepts any key-value pair.
Why this helps
Metadata entry is repetitive and often postponed until files pile up.
- Improves searchability
- Reduces manual filing
- Keeps records consistent
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Todoist and Box once.
- 2Create an automation for Box file metadata.
- 3Describe which file, metadata template, and values Notis should apply from each new task.
- 4Choose Todoist New Task Created and a report channel.
- 5Test with one file and known metadata.
Questions about this workflow
Can Notis use a named metadata template?
Yes. Include the exact template and values in the automation instruction.
What if a value is not provided?
Tell Notis to leave it unchanged and report the missing value.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Todoist to Box. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Todoist triggers
Box actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
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`.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
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`.
New Task Created
Trigger when a new task is added to Todoist.
Add domain to list of allowed collaboration domains
Creates a new entry in the list of allowed domains to allow collaboration for.
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.
Add or update user avatar
Adds or updates a user avatar.
Add shared link to file
Adds a shared link to a file.
Add shared link to folder
Adds a shared link to a folder.
Add shared link to web link
Adds a shared link to a web link.
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Todoist and Box, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
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