Google Drive + Motion.io

Create tasks in Motion.io for new files in Google Drive folders

Boost your productivity by swiftly creating tasks in Motion.io whenever a fresh file is added to your specific Google Drive folder. This workflow takes care of repetitive data entry tasks, allowing you to focus more on tasks that add value to your project. Experience seamless data transfer and streamlined project management with this integration.

When this happens...
New File in Folder
Triggers when a new file is created within, moved to, or uploaded directly to a specific folder. You can optionally include files from its subfolders.
TriggerPolling
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Create Task
Create a task in a specified project
ActionWrite

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Supported triggers and actions

- Drive
Trigger
Polling
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- Drive
- Folder
Trigger
Polling
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- FileRequired
- Convert to Document?
- File Name
- Drive
- Folder
Action
Write
- Drive
- Folder
- FileRequired
- Export FormatRequired
Action
Write
- Drive
- Parent Folder
- Folder NameRequired
Action
Write

- Drive
- Folder
- File NameRequired
- File ContentRequired
- Convert to Document?
Action
Write
- Drive
- Folder
- File to ReplaceRequired
- FileRequired
- Convert to Document?
- File Name
- File Extension
- Idempotency Key
Action
Write

- Drive
- File IdRequired
- Sharing PreferenceRequired
- Organization Domain
Action
Write
- Drive
- Copy
- Folder
- File
- Name
- Description
- Starred
- Folder Color (RGB)
- Custom Properties
Action
Write
- Stop on errorRequired
- HTTP MethodRequired
- URLRequired
- Query string parameters
- Additional request headers
- Body
Action
Write
Retrieve Files from Google Drive
This action sends a GET request to the Google Drive API to retrieve a list of files based on specific query parameters.
Action
Write
- Drive
- Folder
- File IDRequired
Action
Search
- Folder NameRequired
- Search Type
- Drive
- Parent Folder
Action
Search
- Folder NameRequired
- Search Type
- Drive
- Parent Folder
Action
Search or write
Client Added or Updated
Triggers when a client in your client directory is added or updated.
Trigger
Instant
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- FormRequired
Trigger
Instant
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Task Status Change
Triggers when the status of a client task changes.
Trigger
Instant
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Helpdesk Ticket Submission
Triggers when a client submits a helpdesk ticket
Trigger
Instant
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- Portal Name
- Or: Project Owner Email
- Client Email
- Client Name
- Immediately assign tasks to client(s)?
- Tags
- Custom field values
Action
Write
- Project NameRequired
- Task TitleRequired
- Task Description
- Client Email
- Client Name
- StatusRequired
Action
Write

- Drive
- Folder
- Include Subfolders?
- Subfolder Depth Limit
- Include Deleted Files?
Trigger
Polling
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- Drive
- Folder
- Include Deleted
Trigger
Polling
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- Drive
- Folder
- FileRequired
- Confirm deletionRequired
Action
Write
- Drive
- Folder
- FileRequired
- Convert to Document?
- File Name
- File Extension
- Idempotency Key
Action
Write
- FileRequired
- Drive
- FolderRequired
Action
Write
- Drive
- Folder
- FileRequired
- Email Address
- Permission ID
Action
Write
- Shared Drive NameRequired
- Theme ID
- Color RGB
- Background Image File ID
Action
Write
- FileRequired
- Drive
- Folder
Action
Write
- Drive
- Folder
- File to Replace
- File/Folder Name
- Rename Folder?
- Extension Copy
Action
Write
Delete File
This action will delete a file in Google Drive. You will need to provide the file ID.
Action
Write
- Drive
- File or Folder IDRequired
Action
Search
- FilenameRequired
- Search Type
- Drive
- Folder
- File Types
Action
Search
- FilenameRequired
- Search Type
- Drive
- Folder
- File Types
- FileRequired
- Convert to Document?
- File Name
- File Extension
- Idempotency Key
Action
Search or write
Client Chat Message
Triggers when a client adds a message in a project's chat
Trigger
Instant
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File Uploaded
Triggers when a file is uploaded to a project.
Trigger
Instant
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Tag Added
Triggers when a tag is added to a project.
Trigger
Instant
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Ticket Message
Triggers when someone adds a message to a helpdesk ticket
Trigger
Instant
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- Meeting TitleRequired
- Meeting Attendee Email Addresses (Used to look up the project for this meeting)
- Project ID
- Meeting Transcript or SummaryRequired
- Generate a summary of this meeting using AIRequired
Action
Write
- Project NameRequired
- Task TitleRequired
- Task Description
- Client Email
- Client Name
- Files
- Filenames
- Files need approval?
- Active?Required
- Assign all clients to task?
- Due Date
- Enable reminder emails?
- Internal Task?
Action
Write
- Field to search againstRequired
- SearchRequired
- Exact MatchRequired
Action
Write

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