Count Backendless files when Trello work changes
Keep asset volume visible without opening file storage.
Trigger
New Activity Trigger
Triggered when there is activity in Trello.
Action
Get File Count
Tool to get the count of files in a backendless directory. use when you need to determine how many items match a filter or include subdirectories.
Why this helps
Teams miss storage growth or missing deliverables because file counts are checked manually.
- Adds a quick volume check
- Supports delivery reviews
- Reduces repetitive file browsing
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Trello and Backendless in Notis once.
- 2Create an automation that counts files in the named Backendless directory after relevant activity and reports the result.
- 3Pick Trello New Activity Trigger.
- 4Choose a report channel and test with one activity event.
Questions about this workflow
Can subdirectories be included?
State whether the count should include subdirectories in your instruction.
Does it inspect file contents?
No. It reports the count returned for the directory.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Trello to Backendless. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Trello triggers
Backendless actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Copy File
Tool to copy a file or directory within backendless file storage. use when duplicating files to a new location after verifying source and destination paths.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Create Directory
Tool to create a new directory at the specified path. use when you need to organize files under a new folder structure.
Card Archived Trigger
Triggered when a card is archived in the specified board
Create Backendless Hive
Tool to create a new hive. use when you need to provision a new hive resource before performing hive operations. example: create a hive named 'grocerystore'.
New Activity Trigger
Triggered when there is activity in Trello.
Create Backendless Timer
Tool to create a new timer with schedule and code. use when scheduling recurring or one-off tasks to run server-side logic after confirming parameters.
New Board Trigger
Triggered when a board is created in the specified workspace
Delete Directory
Tool to delete a directory at the specified path in backendless file storage. use when you need to remove folders after confirming the path.
New Card Trigger
Triggered when a card is created in the specified board
Delete File
Tool to delete a file at the specified path in backendless file storage. use after confirming the file's relative path and filename.
Card Updated Trigger
Triggered when a specific card is updated
Delete Backendless Timer
Tool to delete a backendless timer by name. use when you need to remove a scheduled timer after confirming its name.
Directory Listing
Tool to retrieve a listing of files and directories at a given path. use when browsing or filtering file storage directories.
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Trello and Backendless, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
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