Get codebase context for a pull request question
When a review question needs broader repository context, send it to Notis and let Devin find a grounded answer.
Trigger
Webhook received
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Action
Ask question
Ask any question about a GitHub repository and get an AI-powered, context-grounded response. Args: repoName: GitHub repository or list of repositories (max 10) in owner/repo format question: The question to ask about the repository
Why this helps
Reviewers lose time reconstructing how a change fits into the wider codebase.
- Get repository context for a specific review question.
- Reduce repetitive codebase searches during review.
- Keep review research requests consistent.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Ably and Devin MCP once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation in Automations, New Automation, and name it.
- 3Tell Notis to ask Devin MCP the pull request context question and repository included in each incoming request.
- 4Choose the Notis webhook trigger and select where run reports should go.
- 5Test with one real pull request question and its repository.
Questions about this workflow
Does this workflow read pull request metadata automatically?
No. Include the review question and repository in the request. Devin answers about the repository context it can access.
Can Devin review the pull request itself?
This workflow uses the Ask question action to answer a repository question. It does not perform a pull request review action.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Ably to Devin MCP. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Ably triggers
Devin MCP actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Ask question
Ask any question about a GitHub repository and get an AI-powered, context-grounded response. Args: repoName: GitHub repository or list of repositories (max 10) in owner/repo format question: The question to ask about the repository
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
List available repos
List all repositories available to query with your Devin account. Only available in private mode (via devin.ai endpoints).
Read wiki contents
View documentation about a GitHub repository. Args: repoName: GitHub repository in owner/repo format (e.g. "facebook/react")
Read wiki structure
Get a list of documentation topics for a GitHub repository. Args: repoName: GitHub repository in owner/repo format (e.g. "facebook/react")
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Ably and Devin MCP, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
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