Run a Google Script when a file is added to a folder

Question

I would like a google script to run every time a file is added to a specific folder. Can this be done? Currently, I have a trigger that causes the script to run every minute, however this is not always fast enough.

Search

There's not a trigger for that, if that's what you're hoping. How are things getting into the folder, and do you have any control over that? – Oidium

Yes, I have control over how they are being added – Search

Have you looked at Drive REST API, the Changes resource? – Greeson

Here is a workaround solution for whoever is still watching this thread. – Mccully

Answer 1

    function mainFunction(){
  const folderID = 'folderID'; //provide here the ID of the folder
  const newCounter = countFiles(folderID);
  const runCode = checkProperty(folderID, newCounter);
  
  if(runCode){
   // here execute your main code
   // 
    console.log("I am executed!");
   //
  }
}

Bala

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