Keep Google Drive Files in Sync with Asana Task Updates
Change a task name or due date in Asana and Notis automatically updates the Drive file's name and metadata. No more mismatched versions.
Trigger
Task Updated
Triggers when a task is updated in a project.
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
Neurodivergent founders often create a Drive file linked to an Asana task, then the task name changes but the file name doesn't. Versions drift, confusion sets in about which is current, and you waste time reconciling.
- Files and tasks stay named consistently
- No confusion about versions or status
- Metadata always reflects the current state
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Asana and Google Drive to Notis.
- 2Create the automation: tell Notis 'When an Asana task is updated, refresh the Google Drive file's name and description to match the task.'
- 3Select 'Task Updated' as the trigger.
- 4Pick your notification channel.
- 5Test by editing an Asana task (name, description, due date) and verify the Drive file updates.
Questions about this workflow
Which metadata fields get synced?
Whatever you specify in your prompt: name, description, due date, assignee. You control what gets synced via natural language.
Does this overwrite custom notes in the Drive file?
No, only the fields you specify (typically title and description). Custom content in the file remains untouched.
What if the task is deleted in Asana?
The Drive file stays. Notis doesn't auto-delete Drive files when tasks are deleted; you can delete them manually or add that as a separate rule if you want.
How often does the sync happen?
Immediately when the task is updated in Asana. Notis runs the automation in real time.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Asana to Google Drive. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Asana triggers
Google Drive actions
Attachment Added to Task
Triggers when an attachment is added to a task.
Add file sharing preference
Modifies sharing permissions for an existing google drive file, granting a specified role to a user, group, domain, or 'anyone'.
New Comment on Task
Triggers when a comment is added to a task in a project.
Copy file
Duplicates an existing file in google drive, identified by its `file id`.
New Task Created
Triggers when a new task is created in a project.
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.
Task Moved to Section
Triggers when a task is moved to a section in a project.
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.
Tag Added to Task
Triggers when a tag is added to a task. Note: Asana's event structure is inverted for tag events — the resource is the task and the parent is the tag. So parent.gid gives the tag GID.
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).
Task Updated
Triggers when a task is updated in a project.
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.
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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