Turn a clear release request into a CircleCI build
Send Notis a release request. Abstract helps interpret the text, and CircleCI gets a build trigger when the request is ready.
Trigger
Webhook received
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Action
Trigger Pipeline
Starts a new CI/CD pipeline run for a project.
Why this helps
Release requests arrive in chat or internal tools, then someone has to interpret them and remember to kick off the right build.
- Reduce manual handoffs between release requests and builds.
- Process request text before starting a pipeline.
- Keep build initiation tied to an explicit incoming request.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Abstract and CircleCI once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation in Automations, New Automation, and give it a name.
- 3Tell Notis to process the incoming release request with Abstract and trigger the CircleCI pipeline when it is ready.
- 4Choose the webhook trigger and pick where run reports should go.
- 5Test with one real release request sent to the webhook.
Questions about this workflow
What starts this automation?
An HTTP request to its Notis webhook starts it. Include the release request text in the request so Notis can process it.
Does it trigger every request automatically?
The prompt can ask Notis to assess the request text with Abstract before triggering a pipeline. Be clear about what counts as ready.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Abstract to Circleci. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Abstract triggers
Circleci actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Get Job Artifacts
Retrieves files produced by a job.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Create Context
Get Job Details
Retrieves status, timing, and executor details for a job.
Create Context (GraphQL)
Get Pipeline Config
Retrieves the source or compiled configuration for a pipeline.
Create Context Restriction
Get Test Metadata
Retrieves test results, run times, and failure details for a job.
Create Organization Orb Allowlist
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Abstract and Circleci, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
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