Check for relevant news when a device event arrives
Let a device event prompt a quick check of the latest headlines that may help explain the situation.
Trigger
Webhook received
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Action
List Latest News
Retrieves the latest news articles.
Why this helps
An unusual reading can leave you searching for timely context while also handling the alert.
- Run a news check when an external event arrives
- Include event details in the request context
- Get a concise summary of any relevant recent articles
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Adafruit IO and Currents API once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation in Automations, New Automation, or describe it to Notis from any channel.
- 3Tell Notis to retrieve the latest Currents news related to the incoming event details and summarize relevant results.
- 4Pick notis_webhook as the trigger and choose where run reports should go.
- 5Send one real example request to the webhook and review the report.
Questions about this workflow
How does the device event start the workflow?
An external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request to the Notis webhook. Adafruit IO has no trigger event listed here.
Can the latest-news action filter by category?
The listed action retrieves the latest articles. For flexible keyword and category filtering, use Currents API Search News Articles instead.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Adafruit IO to Currents api. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Adafruit IO triggers
Currents api actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
List Latest News
Retrieves the latest news articles.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Activities Watch
Starts real-time notifications for activity in workplace apps.
Get Entity Usage Reports
Retrieves usage statistics for a workplace entity on a specific date.
List Users
Lists users in a workplace domain or retrieves the latest news articles.
Search News Articles
Retrieves news articles matching a search and filters.
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Adafruit IO and Currents api, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
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