Start repeatable work from a clean copy
Use a task that names an existing Drive template as the cue to create a separate working file.
Trigger
New Task Created
Trigger when a new task is added to Todoist.
Action
Copy file
Duplicates an existing file in google drive, identified by its `file id`.
Why this helps
Starting repeatable work from scratch adds unnecessary setup and can lead to inconsistent documents.
- Start from an existing approved template.
- Keep each work item in a separate copy.
- Reduce manual file setup.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Todoist and Google Drive once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation in Automations, New Automation, and add a name and prompt.
- 3Tell Notis in one instruction to copy the specific Drive template named in a new task and give the copy a clear task based name.
- 4Select Todoist New Task Created and choose a report channel.
- 5Test with a task naming a specific existing template and confirm the copy.
Questions about this workflow
Will it copy a template if the task does not name one?
Set the instruction to act only when a specific existing Drive template can be identified.
Does copying change the original?
The selected action creates a copy. The original remains the source file.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Todoist to Google Drive. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Todoist triggers
Google Drive actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Add file sharing preference
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Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Copy file
Duplicates an existing file in google drive, identified by its `file id`.
New Task Created
Trigger when a new task is added to Todoist.
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When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
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