Provision block storage from a Todoist task
Capture the storage request once and have persistent capacity provisioned automatically.
Trigger
New Task Created
Trigger when a new task is added to Todoist.
Action
Create New Block Storage Volume
Tool to create a new block storage volume. use when you need to provision persistent block storage after confirming the target region supports volumes. example: "create a 100 gib ext4 backup volume named 'db-backup' in nyc1."
Why this helps
Volume requests require remembering region, size, and filesystem details across separate tools.
- Prevent forgotten storage requests
- Keep volume specifications with the original task
- Create repeatable storage provisioning routines
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Todoist and DigitalOcean in Notis once.
- 2Create an automation that reads a new task and provisions a volume when the task states its name, region, size, and filesystem.
- 3Pick Todoist New Task Created as the trigger.
- 4Select a report channel and test with one real volume request.
Questions about this workflow
Can the workflow create an ext4 volume?
Yes, if the task clearly requests ext4 and includes the required volume details.
Does this attach the volume to a droplet?
This workflow creates the volume. Any attachment step would require a supported DigitalOcean action and explicit details.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Todoist to Digital ocean. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Todoist triggers
Digital ocean actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
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Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
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When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
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