Add news context to device alerts
When a sensor raises an alert, pair it with a targeted search for related news and a clear summary.
Trigger
Webhook received
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Action
Search News Articles
Retrieves news articles matching a search and filters.
Why this helps
A device alert can arrive without enough context to tell whether a broader event may be relevant.
- Bring relevant headlines alongside an alert
- Use alert details as search context
- Reduce manual switching between device dashboards and news searches
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 use the incoming device alert details to search Currents API for related coverage and summarize any useful context.
- 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
Does Adafruit IO trigger this directly?
Adafruit IO has no listed trigger event for this package. An external tool or custom backend must send an HTTP request to the Notis webhook when the alert occurs.
Will every device alert have matching news?
No. The search may return no relevant articles. Notis can report that result rather than infer a connection.
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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