Build a working glossary from your tasks
Turn recurring task vocabulary into a reference you can reuse.
Trigger
New Task Created
Trigger when a new task is added to Todoist.
Action
Get Word Definition V2
Tool to retrieve definitions, phonetics, origin, and meanings of a given word using freedictionaryapi v2. use when you need comprehensive lexical data for a specific word.
Why this helps
Important terms get rediscovered because their meaning is not captured when work is planned.
- Capture vocabulary at the source
- Make recurring concepts easier to recall
- Support consistent team language
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Todoist and Dictionary api in Notis once.
- 2Create an automation in Automations with a glossary-focused prompt.
- 3Tell Notis to extract one useful term from each new task and return a concise entry with meanings, phonetics, and origin.
- 4Pick New Task Created, choose where reports go, and test with a real task.
Questions about this workflow
How many terms should each entry include?
Ask for one primary term per task, or request multiple terms when the task description clearly needs them.
Can the result include pronunciation?
Yes. The action returns phonetics when available.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Todoist to Dictionary api. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Todoist triggers
Dictionary api actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Get Word Definition V2
Tool to retrieve definitions, phonetics, origin, and meanings of a given word using freedictionaryapi v2. use when you need comprehensive lexical data for a specific word.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
New Task Created
Trigger when a new task is added to Todoist.
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Todoist and Dictionary api, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
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