Close obsolete Canva folder tasks safely
Clear outdated project spaces while keeping the request traceable.
Trigger
New Task Created
Trigger when a new task is added to Todoist.
Action
Remove folder and move contents to trash
Deletes a folder by moving the user's content to trash and reassigning other users' content to their top-level projects.
Why this helps
Unused folders accumulate and make active Canva projects harder to find.
- Reduce workspace clutter
- Close old project loops
- Keep cleanup intentional
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Todoist and Canva in Notis once.
- 2Create an automation that removes only the explicitly named obsolete folder.
- 3Pick Todoist New Task Created as the trigger.
- 4Choose run reports and test with one confirmed cleanup task.
Questions about this workflow
What happens to folder contents?
The folder is moved to trash and other users' content is reassigned to top-level projects.
Can this be used for active folders?
Use it only for clearly confirmed obsolete folders.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Todoist to Canva. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Todoist triggers
Canva actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Access user specific brand templates list
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Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Create canva design with optional asset
Create a new canva design using a preset or custom dimensions, and add an asset with `asset id` from a user's project using relevant apis.
New Task Created
Trigger when a new task is added to Todoist.
Create comment reply in design
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Create design comment in preview api
This api is in preview and may change without notice; integrations using it won't pass review. it allows creating comments on a design, with a limit of 1000 comments per design.
Create user or sub folder
This api creates a folder in a canva user's projects at the top level or within another folder, returning the new folder's id and additional details upon success.
Delete asset by id
You can delete an asset by specifying its `assetid`. this operation mirrors the behavior in the canva ui. deleting an item moves it to the trash. deleting an asset doesn't remove it from designs that already use it.
Exchange oauth 2 0 access or refresh token
The oauth 2.0 endpoint issues time-limited (4-hour) access tokens of up to 4kb for user authorization via codes or refresh tokens. it requires client id/secret for authentication.
Fetch asset upload job status
Summarize asset upload outcome by repeatedly calling the endpoint until a 'success' or 'failed' status is received after using the create asset upload job api.
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Todoist and Canva, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
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