Drag and drop items for Todoist tasks
Handle file and list movement without repeated manual dragging.
Trigger
New Task Created
Trigger when a new task is added to Todoist.
Action
Drag and Drop
Execute precise drag and drop operations - essential for file uploads, list reordering, element moving, and complex ui interactions that require drag-based manipulation.
Why this helps
Drag-based uploads and reordering are easy to miss when they are buried among other task steps.
- Speed up upload and reorder tasks
- Reduce failed drag attempts
- Verify the moved item
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Todoist and Browser tool in Notis once.
- 2Create an automation named Drag task items.
- 3Tell Notis to open the task URL, drag the specified item to its destination, and verify the resulting state.
- 4Pick Todoist New Task Created as the trigger and choose a report channel.
- 5Test with a reversible item move.
Questions about this workflow
Can it upload a file?
Yes, when the browser page exposes a compatible drag-and-drop target and the task identifies the file.
What if the drop target is not visible?
Notis can fetch the page and scroll before attempting the drag.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Todoist to Browser tool. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Todoist triggers
Browser tool actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Copy Selected Text
Copy currently selected text on the page to clipboard - ideal for extracting highlighted content, copying form data, or harvesting visible text selections.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Drag and Drop
Execute precise drag and drop operations - essential for file uploads, list reordering, element moving, and complex ui interactions that require drag-based manipulation.
New Task Created
Trigger when a new task is added to Todoist.
Fetch Webpage Content
Your eyes: get page content for decision-making. use before: actions (find targets, understand state) use to verify: page transitions, major state changes, when actions seem to fail format: html=find elements | markdown=clean content | success rate: 99%
Get Clipboard Content
Read current content from the system clipboard - essential for data transfer workflows, extracting copied text, and reading user-copied data for processing.
Keyboard Shortcut
Execute keyboard shortcuts and key combinations - essential for copy/paste, navigation, and application commands that agents need for efficient browser automation.
Mouse Click
Precision clicker: manual clicking with coordinates. pattern: fetchwebpage(html) → find element → estimate coordinates → click → verify hints: center buttons ~(640,350) | nav/header ~y=150 | content ~y=300-500 tip: try ±50px if first click misses | success rate: 85%
Mouse Double Click
Execute a precise double click at specified screen coordinates - ideal for opening files, selecting text, or activating ui elements that require double click gestures.
Mouse Down (Press and Hold)
Press and hold mouse button at coordinates - use for starting custom drag operations, text selections, or long-press interactions. must be followed by mouseup action to complete.
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Todoist and Browser tool, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
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