Create a CommCare lookup table from source data
Turn a prepared catalog or configuration list into a CommCare lookup table in one request.
Trigger
Webhook received
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Action
Create Lookup Table
Tool to create a new lookup table in a CommCare domain. Use when you need to set up reference data structures like product catalogs, price lists, or configuration tables. Requires 'Edit Apps' permission.
Why this helps
Reference data often lives in a spreadsheet until someone manually rebuilds it in CommCare.
- Speed up reference data setup
- Keep source context with the change
- Reduce manual table creation
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect 0CodeKit and CommCare in Notis once.
- 2Create an automation named Lookup Table Builder.
- 3Tell Notis to validate the supplied reference data and create a CommCare lookup table with a clear name.
- 4Choose notis_webhook as the trigger and select a report channel.
- 5Send one real catalog payload to test it.
Questions about this workflow
Can Notis create values not in the payload?
No. The table contents must come from the supplied data.
What CommCare permission is required?
The action requires Edit Apps permission.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link 0CodeKit to CommCare. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
0CodeKit triggers
CommCare actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Create Lookup Table
Tool to create a new lookup table in a CommCare domain. Use when you need to set up reference data structures like product catalogs, price lists, or configuration tables. Requires 'Edit Apps' permission.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
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