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Copy Box folders from Todoist

Launch a repeatable project workspace from one Todoist task.

Trigger

New Task Created

Trigger when a new task is added to Todoist.

Action

Copy folder

Creates a copy of a folder within a destination folder. the original folder will not be changed.

Why this helps

Duplicating project folders by hand creates setup delays and missed subfolders.

  • Speeds project kickoff
  • Preserves folder structure
  • Makes repeatable setups easier

Setup

Build it in a few focused steps.

  • 1Connect Todoist and Box in the Notis portal.
  • 2Create an automation named for project folder duplication.
  • 3Describe which Box folder to copy, where to place it, and how to use the new task details.
  • 4Pick Todoist New Task Created and select a report channel.
  • 5Test with a sample project folder.

Questions about this workflow

Can this reuse a standard folder template?

Yes. Tell Notis to copy the specified template folder whenever the task requests a new project.

What if the destination is unclear?

Ask Notis to report the ambiguity instead of guessing.

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.

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 Task Created

Trigger when a new task is added to Todoist.

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.

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

When this happens · Trigger

Do this · Action

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