Start a queued research collection from Ably
When a batch is ready, send an Ably request and let Notis start its collection.
Trigger
Webhook received
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Action
Start Collection
Tool to start processing a collection's queued requests. Use after creating or pausing a collection to initiate its queued requests.
Why this helps
A prepared batch can sit idle because starting it requires a separate manual step.
- Start a specified collection from an explicit request.
- Reduce the chance a ready batch sits unstarted.
- Keep the run report with the request that initiated the work.
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 start processing only the collection identified in an incoming request that explicitly asks to start it.
- 4Pick the webhook trigger and choose where run reports should go.
- 5Test with one real request for a prepared collection.
Questions about this workflow
Does this create the collection?
No. It starts processing queued requests in an existing collection.
What should the webhook contain?
It should identify the collection and explicitly request that it be started.
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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
Countdown api actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
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