Keep an analysis-ready record of Ably events
Capture incoming Ably event payloads in ClickHouse so useful activity is easier to find and analyze later.
Trigger
Webhook received
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Action
Execute ClickHouse Query
Execute a sql query in clickhouse and return the results. this is the primary action for querying data from clickhouse databases.
Why this helps
Important event details get scattered across channels and are hard to analyze when you need them.
- Keep incoming event data queryable in one place.
- Reduce manual copying between event feeds and analytics.
- Receive a run report when the SQL action completes.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Ably and ClickHouse once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation in Automations, New Automation, and name it.
- 3Tell Notis to insert each received webhook payload into the chosen ClickHouse table, using its existing columns.
- 4Pick the webhook trigger and choose where run reports should go.
- 5Test with one real Ably webhook example.
Questions about this workflow
Does Ably provide a built-in trigger event here?
No Ably trigger event is listed for this workflow. A Notis webhook starts it when an HTTP request arrives.
What must I provide for the SQL insert?
Specify the ClickHouse database and table, and ensure the payload values and SQL match the table's existing columns.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Ably to ClickHouse. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Ably triggers
ClickHouse actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Execute ClickHouse Query
Execute a sql query in clickhouse and return the results. this is the primary action for querying data from clickhouse databases.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Get Database Schema
Get comprehensive schema overview of an entire database including all tables and optionally their column definitions. essential for ai agents to understand the complete database structure in a single call.
Get Table Schema
Get detailed schema information for a specific table including column definitions, types, keys, and optionally sample data. this is essential for ai agents to understand table structure before constructing queries.
List ClickHouse Databases
List all databases in the clickhouse instance. useful for discovering available databases before querying tables.
List ClickHouse Tables
List tables in clickhouse databases. returns information about tables including their engine, size, and row count.
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