Keep Dovetail topics aligned with Trello
Make topic summaries reflect the work as it evolves.
Trigger
Card Updated Trigger
Triggered when a specific card is updated
Action
Update Topic
Tool to update an existing topic. use after confirming the topic id and fields to change. example: "update topic with id 123... to have title 'new'".
Why this helps
Topic descriptions drift away from current project scope and decisions.
- Keeps taxonomy current
- Reduces stale context
- Improves search quality
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect both apps in Notis.
- 2Create an automation describing which Trello changes should update a Dovetail topic.
- 3Select Card Updated as the trigger.
- 4Choose report delivery and test with one scope change.
Questions about this workflow
How does it find the right topic?
Provide the topic identifier or a clear matching rule in your instruction.
Can it leave unrelated topics untouched?
Yes. Tell Notis to update only the topic associated with the changed card.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Trello to Dovetail. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Trello triggers
Dovetail actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Create Channel
Tool to create a new channel in dovetail. use after confirming channel details.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Create Contact
Tool to create a new contact in dovetail. use when you need to register a contact before logging interactions.
Card Archived Trigger
Triggered when a card is archived in the specified board
Create Data Point
Tool to create a data point within a channel. use after capturing new content to record and classify it in dovetail.
New Activity Trigger
Triggered when there is activity in Trello.
Create Insight
Tool to create a new insight in dovetail. use after synthesizing findings when ready to store them. example: "create insight 'q1 user trends' with body '...' for project 'proj 123'."
New Board Trigger
Triggered when a board is created in the specified workspace
Create Topic
Tool to create a new topic in a channel. use after confirming channel id, title, and optional description.
New Card Trigger
Triggered when a card is created in the specified board
Delete Channel
Tool to delete an existing channel. use when you need to remove a channel and move it to the project's trash (restorable for 30 days). confirm the channel id before calling.
Card Updated Trigger
Triggered when a specific card is updated
Delete Topic
Tool to delete an existing topic. use when you have confirmed the topic id and want to move it to trash (restorable for 30 days). example: "delete topic with id 123e4567-e89b-12d3-a456-426614174000."
Get Note
Tool to retrieve details of a specific note. use when you have confirmed the note id and need full note metadata from dovetail.
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Trello and Dovetail, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
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