Turn verified contact requests into Canvas conversations
Check the details first, then let Notis create the Canvas message from the request.
Trigger
Webhook received
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Action
Create conversation
Sends messages by starting a Canvas conversation or adding to an existing one.
Why this helps
A copied address or phone number can send an important Canvas message to the wrong person or nowhere at all.
- Catch invalid contact details before acting on a request.
- Reduce manual checking across tools.
- Create a Canvas conversation from a clear, verified request.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Abstract and Canvas once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation in Automations, New Automation, and give it a name and prompt.
- 3In one instruction, ask Notis to validate the request's contact details with Abstract and create a Canvas conversation only for the intended valid recipients.
- 4Choose the webhook trigger and select where run reports should go.
- 5Test with one real request that includes the intended recipients and message.
Questions about this workflow
What starts this workflow?
An HTTP request to the Notis webhook starts it. Include the recipient details and message context in the request.
Does Abstract send the Canvas conversation?
No. Abstract validates the provided contact details; the Canvas action creates the conversation.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Abstract to Canvas. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Abstract triggers
Canvas actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Create account notification
Creates a notification for the Canvas account.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
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Creates an assignment in a Canvas course.
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Add group to favorites
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When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
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