Auto-sync file metadata when meeting details change
When you reschedule a meeting or update event details, your linked files fall out of sync. Notis automatically updates the file metadata in Google Drive to match the latest event info, so nothing gets out of date.
Trigger
Event Updated
Triggers when an existing Google Calendar event is modified. Returns the event ID, change type, and the specific fields that changed with their previous and new values.
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
You change a meeting time or add new attendees, but related files in Drive still reflect the old info. This creates confusion about the current state and requires manual updates.
- Files always reflect the latest meeting details.
- No more confusion about outdated information.
- Reduces manual metadata editing burden.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Google Calendar and Google Drive to Notis.
- 2Tell Notis, 'Update the file name or description in Drive whenever I change meeting details' or create this in the portal.
- 3Select the trigger: 'Event Updated'.
- 4Specify which file or folder to update and what metadata fields (name, description, labels) should sync.
- 5Test by modifying an event and confirming the file metadata updates.
Questions about this workflow
What metadata can be updated?
File names, descriptions, labels, and other metadata fields can be synced. Specify in your automation prompt which fields matter most.
If I change the meeting time, will the file name include the new time?
Yes, if you set that up in the automation. E.g., 'Update the file name to include the new meeting time' would make the name reflect changes.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Google Calendar to Google Drive. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Google Calendar triggers
Google Drive actions
Attendee Response Changed
Polling trigger that fires when any attendee's RSVP changes to accepted, declined, or tentative. Returns attendee info and current status.
Add file sharing preference
Modifies sharing permissions for an existing google drive file, granting a specified role to a user, group, domain, or 'anyone'.
Event Canceled or Deleted
Triggers when a Google Calendar event is cancelled or deleted. Returns minimal data: event_id, summary (if available), and cancellation timestamp.
Copy file
Duplicates an existing file in google drive, identified by its `file id`.
Event Starting Soon
Triggers when a calendar event is within a configured number of minutes from starting. Returns event details, time remaining, attendees, and join links when available.
Create Comment
Tool to create a comment on a file. use when you need to add a new comment to a specific file in google drive.
Calendar Event Changes
**SOON TO BE DEPRECATED** - Use Calendar Event Sync (polling trigger) instead. Real-time webhook trigger for calendar event changes. Returns event metadata only. For full event data, use Calendar Event Sync (polling trigger).
Create Shared Drive
Tool to create a new shared drive. use when you need to programmatically create a new shared drive for collaboration or storage.
Event Created
Polling trigger that fires when a new calendar event is created. Returns event ID, summary, start/end times, and organizer info.
Create File or Folder
Creates a new file or folder with metadata. use to create empty files or folders, or files with content by providing it in the request body (though this action primarily focuses on metadata creation).
Calendar Event Sync
Polling trigger that returns full event data including details, attendees, and metadata. For real-time notifications with basic info, use Calendar Event Changes (webhook).
Create a File from Text
Creates a new file in google drive from provided text content (up to 10mb), supporting various formats including automatic conversion to google workspace types.
Event Updated
Triggers when an existing Google Calendar event is modified. Returns the event ID, change type, and the specific fields that changed with their previous and new values.
Create a folder
Creates a new folder in google drive, optionally within a parent folder specified by its id or name; if a parent name is provided but not found, the action will fail.
Create Reply
Tool to create a reply to a comment in google drive. use when you need to respond to an existing comment on a file.
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