Create Box metadata templates from Todoist
Turn a structured filing idea into a reusable Box template.
Trigger
New Task Created
Trigger when a new task is added to Todoist.
Action
Create metadata template
Creates a new metadata template that can be applied to files and folders.
Why this helps
Designing metadata structures often gets delayed behind urgent operational work.
- Standardizes future filing
- Captures requirements while fresh
- Reduces setup overhead
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Todoist and Box once.
- 2Create an automation for Box metadata templates.
- 3Describe the template name, fields, and value types in the new Todoist task.
- 4Pick Todoist New Task Created and a report channel.
- 5Test with a nonproduction template request.
Questions about this workflow
Can the task describe field types?
Yes. Include each field and its intended type in the task text.
Does this apply the template to files?
No. It creates the template; applying instances is a separate workflow.
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
Save your first hour today.
7-day trial of any paid plan, with 20$ of usage included.
No card. Works with personal or business Box.