Move Ably program updates into CommCare forms
Send a structured update to Ably and let Notis prepare and submit its CommCare form, without switching between messaging and casework.
Trigger
Webhook received
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Action
Submit Form to CommCare
Tool to submit an XForm to CommCare following the OpenRosa standard. Use when you need to submit form data with complete XML including required metadata fields (deviceID, timeStart, timeEnd, username, userID, instanceID).
Why this helps
Important program updates arrive in chat, then someone has to re-enter them into CommCare and remember to follow through.
- Convert a webhook-triggered update into a CommCare XForm submission.
- Reduce copy and paste between Ably messages and program records.
- Review each run through the report channel you choose.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Ably and CommCare once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation in the portal or tell Notis from any channel to create one.
- 3Describe which incoming update should become a CommCare form submission in one instruction.
- 4Choose the notis_webhook trigger and where run reports should go.
- 5Test with one real example and confirm the required XForm metadata and data are available.
Questions about this workflow
Does Ably provide a trigger event for this workflow?
No. The workflow starts with a Notis webhook, which an HTTP request starts, and uses Ably as the connected source for the message context.
What does CommCare require for a form submission?
The XForm must include complete XML and required metadata such as deviceID, timeStart, timeEnd, username, userID, and instanceID.
Can Notis fill in missing form details?
Notis can use information available in the incoming message and connected app data. Any required details that are not available must be supplied by the user.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Ably to CommCare. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Ably triggers
CommCare 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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