Request missing documents from webhook intake
Turn a missing attachment into one clear next step.
Trigger
Webhook received
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Action
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.
Why this helps
Incomplete requests create back and forth before work can begin.
- Makes the next action obvious
- Collects files in one place
- Reduces manual follow up
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Dropbox in Notis.
- 2Create an automation and describe when a request is incomplete.
- 3Tell Notis to create a Dropbox file request with a useful description and deadline from each qualifying webhook payload.
- 4Choose a webhook trigger and report channel.
- 5Test with one real incomplete intake request.
Questions about this workflow
Can the deadline come from the payload?
Yes, if the webhook includes a deadline or a rule Notis can use.
Where is the upload link reported?
Choose the report channel during automation setup.
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
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List folder contents
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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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