Keep Jira issues current with Ably event updates
Bring the latest event context into the issue your team already uses to coordinate the work.
Trigger
Webhook received
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Action
Add Comment
Adds a comment using atlassian document format (adf) for rich text to an existing jira issue.
Why this helps
Teams lose time switching between live event streams and tickets that do not show the latest update.
- Keep ticket discussions close to event context
- Reduce status updates copied by hand
- Preserve a readable update trail
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Ably and Jira once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation from any channel or in Automations, New Automation, and give it a name.
- 3Tell Notis to add a concise Jira comment using the webhook event and the issue key provided with it.
- 4Choose the webhook trigger and select where run reports should go.
- 5Test with one real event and confirm the comment appears on the intended issue.
Questions about this workflow
How does Notis know which issue to update?
Include the Jira issue key in the webhook payload or make it clear in your instruction how to identify the issue.
Can the comment include rich text?
The Jira action accepts comment content in Atlassian document format, which supports rich text.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Ably to Jira. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Ably triggers
Jira actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Add Attachment
Uploads and attaches a file to a jira issue.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Add Comment
Adds a comment using atlassian document format (adf) for rich text to an existing jira issue.
Add Watcher to Issue
Adds a user to an issue's watcher list by account id.
Assign Issue
Assigns a jira issue to a user, default assignee, or unassigns; supports email/name lookup.
Bulk Create Issues
Creates multiple jira issues (up to 50 per call) with full feature support including markdown, assignee resolution, and priority handling.
Create Issue
Creates a new jira issue (e.g., bug, task, story) in a specified project.
Link Issues
Links two jira issues using a specified link type with optional comment.
Create Project
Creates a new jira project with required lead, template, and type configuration.
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Ably and Jira, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
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