Check who is available before handing off
Pair an Abstract-processed request with the current presence list from its Ably channel.
Trigger
Webhook received
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Action
Get Channel Presence
Get the members currently connected and active on a channel.
Why this helps
A handoff can stall when nobody checks whether the people in the destination channel are currently present.
- See current channel presence alongside request context.
- Make availability easier to check during a handoff.
- Avoid assuming that channel members are online.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Abstract and Ably once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation by telling Notis to process the request with Abstract and retrieve presence for the relevant Ably channel.
- 3Pick the webhook trigger and choose where run reports should go.
- 4Test with one real request and confirm the presence result is reported clearly.
Questions about this workflow
Does presence show whether someone can take the work?
Presence shows which clients are currently present according to Ably. It does not establish workload or willingness to take the request.
What channel is checked?
The request or instruction must identify the relevant Ably channel.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Abstract to Ably. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Abstract triggers
Ably actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Query Batch Presence
Retrieves presence states for members across multiple channels.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Query Batch Presence History
Retrieves presence history for members across multiple channels.
Delete Channel Subscription
Unsubscribes devices or clients from channel push notifications.
Get Channel Details
Retrieves a channel’s status, activity, and occupancy details.
Get Channel History
Retrieves the message history for a channel.
Get Channel Presence
Get the members currently connected and active on a channel.
Get Channel Presence History
Retrieves the presence event history for a channel.
Get Message Versions
Retrieve all historical versions of a channel message, including updates and deletions.
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Abstract and Ably, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
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