Clarify terms in every shift note
Make handoffs easier by turning unfamiliar shift note language into plain definitions.
Trigger
Webhook received
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Action
Get Word Definition V2
Tool to retrieve definitions, phonetics, origin, and meanings of a given word using freedictionaryapi v2. use when you need comprehensive lexical data for a specific word.
Why this helps
Teams lose time pausing to search terms in operational notes, especially during busy handoffs.
- Reduce context switching during handoffs
- Give every manager the same reference
- Make notes easier to scan quickly
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect 7shifts and Dictionary api once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create a new automation and name it Shift Note Term Clarifier.
- 3Tell Notis to find unfamiliar words in each incoming shift note, call Get Word Definition V2, and return short definitions with the original note context.
- 4Pick the notis_webhook trigger and send 7shifts note payloads to the webhook.
- 5Choose a report channel, then test with one real shift note.
Questions about this workflow
Does this change the original 7shifts note?
No. It returns a separate clarification report.
What if the note contains no unfamiliar words?
Notis can report that no lookup was needed.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link 7shifts to Dictionary api. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
7shifts triggers
Dictionary api actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Get Word Definition V2
Tool to retrieve definitions, phonetics, origin, and meanings of a given word using freedictionaryapi v2. use when you need comprehensive lexical data for a specific word.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
7shifts and Dictionary api, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
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