Retrieve an absence response guide from Contentful
Give managers a clear response path when a key shift suddenly loses coverage.
Trigger
Webhook received
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Action
GraphQL Content API Query
Tool to execute a GraphQL query against a specified space and environment. Use when fetching Contentful content via GraphQL after obtaining or providing a valid token.
Why this helps
Absences force rushed searches through policies while the remaining team waits for a decision.
- Speed up coverage decisions
- Use approved response steps
- Reduce panic during absences
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect 7shifts and Contentful graphql in Notis once.
- 2Create an automation named Absence response guide.
- 3Describe that Notis should retrieve the relevant response guide for each absence payload.
- 4Choose the notis_webhook trigger for absence notifications.
- 5Choose a report channel and test with one real absence.
Questions about this workflow
What should the absence payload contain?
Include location, role, shift time, notice timing, and available coverage information from 7shifts.
Can it contact employees?
This workflow retrieves guidance; outreach requires a separately connected messaging action.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link 7shifts to Contentful graphql. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
7shifts triggers
Contentful graphql actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Get CMA Token
Tool to retrieve a Contentful Management API (CMA) access token. Use when making CMA calls to ensure valid authorization.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
GraphQL Content API Persisted Query
Tool to execute a persisted GraphQL query via its SHA256 hash. Use after registering a query hash to run cached queries by hash. On first call include full query text; thereafter invoke with only hash and variables.
GraphQL Content API Query
Tool to execute a GraphQL query against a specified space and environment. Use when fetching Contentful content via GraphQL after obtaining or providing a valid token.
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
7shifts and Contentful graphql, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
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