Launch a preconfigured Actor from a document request
For Actors that need no run input, start the configured research job from a submitted document request.
Trigger
Webhook received
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Action
Run Actor Sync without Input (GET)
Run an Actor synchronously without input and return its output; the request times out after 300 seconds.
Why this helps
A preconfigured Actor can still require a manual console visit even when the document request is ready.
- Use a preconfigured Actor without repeating its settings.
- Start an immediate run from a document request.
- Keep the result connected to the request context.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Affinda and Apify once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation in Automations, New Automation, and name it.
- 3Tell Notis to parse the request with Affinda and run the specified Apify Actor without input because its configuration is already complete.
- 4Choose the webhook trigger and select where run reports should go.
- 5Test with an Actor designed to run without input and confirm it finishes within 300 seconds.
Questions about this workflow
Can this pass details from the document into the Actor?
No. This action runs without input. Use an action that accepts input when document-derived details are required.
What if the run takes longer than five minutes?
The synchronous request may time out after 300 seconds. Use an asynchronous run action for longer work.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Affinda to Apify. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Affinda triggers
Apify actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Create Actor
Creates a new Actor with the specified configuration.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Get user builds list
View a paginated history of a user’s builds across all actors.
Create Dataset
Creates a new dataset.
Abort Actor Build
Abort an Actor build that is starting or running; terminal builds are unaffected.
Create Actor Task
Creates a task for an Actor.
Delete Actor Build
Permanently delete an Actor build; the Actor’s default build cannot be deleted.
Create Task Webhook
Creates a webhook to notify external systems about task runs.
Get Actor Build
View details for an Actor build, optionally waiting for it to finish.
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Affinda and Apify, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
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