Look up a collection from an Ably request
Send a collection ID through Ably and get its current metadata and counts in a report.
Trigger
Webhook received
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Action
Get Collection
Tool to retrieve details for a single collection by ID. Use when you need collection metadata and counts for a given collection ID.
Why this helps
Looking up a collection interrupts the conversation and adds one more account switch.
- Retrieve details for a specified collection on request.
- Keep the lookup close to the Ably workflow that needs it.
- Avoid navigating the account for a one-off status check.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Ably and Countdown api once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation in Automations, New Automation, and give it a name.
- 3Tell Notis to retrieve the collection details for the collection ID included in each incoming request and summarize the returned metadata and counts.
- 4Pick the webhook trigger and choose where run reports should go.
- 5Test with one real request containing a valid collection ID.
Questions about this workflow
What must the request include?
It needs the collection ID for the collection you want retrieved.
Can this start or pause the collection?
No. It retrieves details only.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Ably to Countdown api. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Ably triggers
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Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
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