Review filtering categories each month
Make policy reviews easier to discuss with operations leaders.
Trigger
Recurring schedule
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Action
List All Categories
Tool to list all categories including internal categories. use when you need the complete set of filtering categories.
Why this helps
Filtering categories can change operational behavior without a clear monthly review.
- Keeps category decisions visible to operations
- Highlights categories needing business context
- Creates a consistent review cadence
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect 7shifts and DNSFilter in the Notis portal once.
- 2Create an automation for monthly category reviews.
- 3Tell Notis to list all DNSFilter categories and explain which could affect the restaurant workflows and vendors you name.
- 4Choose a recurring schedule trigger and report channel.
- 5Run one test using your current vendor and workflow list.
Questions about this workflow
Can Notis decide which categories to block?
It can summarize likely operational impact, but a responsible person must decide the policy.
What if a vendor is not identified?
The report calls out the missing vendor or workflow for follow-up.
When this happens · Trigger
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link 7shifts to Dnsfilter. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
7shifts triggers
Dnsfilter actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
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Webhook trigger
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Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
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