Prepare Contentful authorization for a document lookup
Add a token retrieval step to a document lookup run that needs valid Contentful CMA authorization.
Trigger
Webhook received
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Action
Get CMA Token
Retrieves an access token for content management.
Why this helps
A downstream Contentful Management API call may fail or stall if valid authorization is not ready.
- Retrieve a CMA access token at the start of a related workflow.
- Keep authorization preparation within the Notis run.
- Reduce manual setup for a downstream CMA request.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Affinda and Contentful graphql once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation for preparing Contentful authorization.
- 3Tell Notis to retrieve a CMA token for a downstream Contentful Management API request related to the document workflow.
- 4Pick the webhook trigger and choose where run reports should go.
- 5Test with one real example and confirm the token retrieval step succeeds.
Questions about this workflow
Does retrieving the token create or update Contentful content?
No. This action retrieves a CMA access token; it does not itself make a content change.
Does the listed action run the downstream CMA request too?
No. It retrieves the token only. The downstream CMA call must be handled separately.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Affinda to Contentful graphql. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Affinda triggers
Contentful graphql actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Get CMA Token
Retrieves an access token for content management.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
GraphQL Content API Persisted Query
Executes a persisted GraphQL query.
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Affinda and Contentful graphql, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
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