Keep Drive file names aligned with the work
Translate a clearly specified rename task into a metadata update for the named existing Drive file.
Trigger
New Task Created
Trigger when a new task is added to Todoist.
Action
Update File (Metadata)
Updates file metadata. uses patch semantics (partial update) as per google drive api v3. use this tool to modify attributes of an existing file like its name, description, or parent folders. note: this action currently supports metadata updates only. file content updates require multipart/related upload and are not yet implemented.
Why this helps
File naming follow-ups get lost when the request lives in Todoist but the file remains difficult to recognize in Drive.
- Keep file names aligned with stated requests.
- Apply the change to the identified existing file.
- Reduce small administrative follow-ups.
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 update the name metadata only when a new task identifies one existing Drive file and provides its requested new name.
- 4Select Todoist New Task Created and choose a report channel.
- 5Test with a task that names the file and exact new name, then review the result.
Questions about this workflow
Will it guess the new file name?
No. The task should supply the requested name and identify the specific file.
Does this edit the file contents?
No. This action updates file metadata, such as its name.
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.
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Webhook trigger
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New Task Created
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Create a folder
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Create Reply
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Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Todoist and Google Drive, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
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