Keep Jira review notes current as documents change
Update the existing issue note when new document information changes the review outcome.
Trigger
Webhook received
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Action
Update Comment
Updates text content or visibility of an existing jira comment.
Why this helps
Old review notes can mislead issue owners when the underlying document changes.
- Refresh the existing comment with the latest review details.
- Keep issue context aligned with document changes.
- Avoid leaving stale notes for the team.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect ActiveMerge and Jira once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation and give it a clear name.
- 3In one instruction, tell Notis to update the existing Jira comment identified by the event with the latest supplied review details.
- 4Pick the webhook trigger and choose where run reports should go.
- 5Test with one real review update and comment identifier.
Questions about this workflow
What is required to update a comment?
Include the Jira issue identifier and the comment identifier, along with the updated review information.
Will it create a new comment if none exists?
This workflow updates an existing comment. Use a separate create-comment flow when no comment is available.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link ActiveMerge to Jira. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
ActiveMerge 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.
ActiveMerge and Jira, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
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