See the reference folder when a task appears
Know what is already available before adding more work.
Trigger
New Task Created
Trigger when a new task is added to Todoist.
Action
List files in folder
Tool to list files and folders in a specified dropbox directory. use when you need to see the contents of a folder, including subfolders if recursive is true.
Why this helps
A task begins without visibility into existing project materials.
- Shows available materials
- Prevents duplicate work
- Improves planning
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Todoist and Dropbox in Notis.
- 2Create an automation with a descriptive name.
- 3Tell Notis to list the specified Dropbox folder and summarize files relevant to each new task.
- 4Pick Todoist New Task Created as the trigger.
- 5Choose where reports go and test with one real task.
Questions about this workflow
Can the listing include subfolders?
Tell Notis whether to include recursive folder contents.
Will files be changed?
No. This action only lists Dropbox contents and reports them.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Todoist to Dropbox. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Todoist triggers
Dropbox actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Create file request
Tool to create a new file request in dropbox. use when you need to request files from others by generating a unique link for uploads to a specified dropbox folder, optionally with a deadline.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Create folder
Tool to create a new folder at a specified path in dropbox. use when you need to organize files by creating a new directory. requires the 'files.content.write' scope.
New Task Created
Trigger when a new task is added to Todoist.
Create paper document
Creates a new dropbox paper document at the specified path using html or markdown content.
Delete file or folder
Permanently deletes the file or folder at the specified path in dropbox. use when you need to remove a specific file or folder. requires the `files.content.write` scope.
Get about me
Tool to get information about the current user's dropbox account. use when you need to retrieve account details like email, name, or account type.
List files in folder
Tool to list files and folders in a specified dropbox directory. use when you need to see the contents of a folder, including subfolders if recursive is true.
List folder contents
Retrieves a list of folders, files, and deleted entries from a specified dropbox path.
Move file or folder
Move file or folder
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Todoist and Dropbox, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
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