Keep context with Ably events that need investigation
Record the details supplied with an event so the next person can pick up the investigation with less backtracking.
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
When an event needs investigation, missing context can make handoffs slower and repeat the same discovery work.
- Keep supplied context beside the event record.
- Make investigation handoffs easier to follow.
- Create a reusable log for events needing attention.
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 webhook-supplied event details and context to capture in an investigation note, then select notis_webhook.
- 4Choose where run reports go, then test with one real example.
Questions about this workflow
What context can be recorded?
Notis can record context supplied in the webhook request or available through your connected Ably access.
Can it diagnose an incident?
It can summarize the supplied details for review. A diagnosis depends on sufficient context and should be checked by your team.
Can another person use the note for a handoff?
Yes. Ask Notis to include the relevant event details and investigation context in the spreadsheet record.
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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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