Create a Cloudflare DNS record from an Ably deployment signal
A deployment signal can carry the DNS change request to Notis, which creates the record in the Cloudflare zone you specify.
Trigger
Webhook received
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Action
Create DNS record
Tool to create a new dns record within a specific zone. use after obtaining the zone id to programmatically add dns entries.
Why this helps
A launch or deployment announcement can get lost between chat and the DNS console, delaying a release.
- Turn a deployment request into a concrete DNS change.
- Keep the requested zone and record details with the incoming signal.
- Reduce context switching during a release.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Ably and Cloudflare once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation in Notis by naming it and describing the DNS record outcome in one instruction.
- 3Arrange for the relevant Ably event to send an HTTP request to the Notis webhook with the zone ID and record details.
- 4Pick the webhook trigger and choose where run reports go.
- 5Test with one real deployment example and confirm the created record in Cloudflare.
Questions about this workflow
What must the Ably event include?
Include the Cloudflare zone ID and the DNS record details Notis needs. The specific details depend on the record you want created.
Does Ably provide a native Notis trigger for this workflow?
No. This workflow starts with a Notis webhook, which can receive an HTTP request associated with an Ably event.
Will Notis choose a zone if the request does not include one?
The request should identify the intended zone. If the needed zone or record details are missing, provide them before relying on the automation to create the record.
When this happens · Trigger
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Ably to Cloudflare. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Ably triggers
Cloudflare actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Create DNS record
Tool to create a new dns record within a specific zone. use after obtaining the zone id to programmatically add dns entries.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
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