Keep duplicate Ably event records out of your log
Check incoming details against the log you already have, so the record stays easier to scan.
Trigger
Webhook received
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Action
Batch update spreadsheet
Updates a specified range in a google sheet with given values, or appends them as new rows if `first cell location` is omitted; ensure the target sheet exists and the spreadsheet contains at least one worksheet.
Why this helps
Repeated event records make a useful activity log noisy and harder to review.
- Compare new details with existing logged records.
- Reduce duplicate rows in the event log.
- Keep the activity history easier to review.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Ably and Google Sheets once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation in Automations, New Automation, and give it a name.
- 3Tell Notis which event details identify a duplicate and to append only new events from each webhook request, then select notis_webhook.
- 4Choose where run reports go, then test with one real example.
Questions about this workflow
How does Notis identify duplicates?
You specify which supplied details should be treated as a unique identifier, such as an event ID when one is available.
Does the request need an event ID?
No, but the instruction needs a reliable way to identify repeats. If no identifier is available, provide suitable matching details.
Will existing rows be changed?
This workflow checks the existing log and appends new event details. Describe any different handling you need.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Ably to Google Sheets. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Ably triggers
Google Sheets actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Add Sheet to Spreadsheet
Adds a new sheet (worksheet) to a spreadsheet. use this tool to create a new tab within an existing google sheet, optionally specifying its title, index, size, and other properties.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Aggregate Column Data
Searches for rows where a specific column matches a value and performs mathematical operations on data from another column.
Append Dimension
Tool to append new rows or columns to a sheet, increasing its size. use when you need to add empty rows or columns to an existing sheet.
Batch get spreadsheet
Retrieves data from specified cell ranges in a google spreadsheet; ensure the spreadsheet has at least one worksheet and any explicitly referenced sheet names in ranges exist.
Batch update spreadsheet
Updates a specified range in a google sheet with given values, or appends them as new rows if `first cell location` is omitted; ensure the target sheet exists and the spreadsheet contains at least one worksheet.
Batch Update Values by Data Filter
Tool to update values in ranges matching data filters. use when you need to update specific data in a google sheet based on criteria rather than fixed cell ranges.
Clear Basic Filter
Tool to clear the basic filter from a sheet. use when you need to remove an existing basic filter from a specific sheet within a google spreadsheet.
Clear spreadsheet values
Clears cell content (preserving formatting and notes) from a specified a1 notation range in a google spreadsheet; the range must correspond to an existing sheet and cells.
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Ably and Google Sheets, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
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