Turn a signed release packet into a CircleCI build
When a release packet is finalized, send its details to Notis and let CircleCI start the next build.
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 approval details can get separated from the build they are meant to authorize, leaving someone to copy them over by hand.
- Start an approved build from a release packet notification.
- Keep the release reference alongside the automation run report.
- Reduce manual handoffs between document approval and deployment work.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect ActiveMerge and CircleCI once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation in Automations, New Automation, and give it a name.
- 3Describe that a finalized, approved release packet should start the intended CircleCI pipeline, using details supplied in the webhook request.
- 4Choose the Notis webhook trigger and arrange for the process that finalizes the packet to send its request to Notis.
- 5Choose a report channel, then test with one real approved packet and confirm the pipeline starts as intended.
Questions about this workflow
Does ActiveMerge provide a trigger event for this workflow?
No ActiveMerge trigger event is listed. This workflow starts from a Notis webhook request, which the packet-finalization process must send to Notis.
Will the automation decide which project or branch to build?
Describe the intended pipeline and how to use the request details in your instruction. The CircleCI action triggers a pipeline; the setup does not provide field-mapping screens.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link ActiveMerge to Circleci. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
ActiveMerge 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
Creates a context for sharing environment variables securely across projects.
Get Job Details
Retrieves status, timing, and executor details for a job.
Create Context (GraphQL)
Creates a context for storing environment variables; returns an error if creation fails.
Get Pipeline Config
Retrieves the source or compiled configuration for a pipeline.
Create Context Restriction
Creates a context restriction to limit access by project, rules, or group.
Get Test Metadata
Retrieves test results, run times, and failure details for a job.
Create Organization Orb Allowlist
Allows URL-based orb references with matching prefixes in an organization’s pipelines.
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
ActiveMerge and Circleci, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
When this happens · Trigger
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