Keep Canny Post Details Current
When new deal evidence clarifies a product request, keep the related Canny post details up to date for reviewers.
Trigger
Webhook received
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Action
Update Post
Updates a post’s details.
Why this helps
A Canny post can become outdated as new information emerges in deal conversations.
- Preserve fresh evidence with the existing request.
- Reduce manual copying between deal records and feedback.
- Ask Notis to retain the request's meaning while updating context.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Affinity and Canny once in Notis.
- 2Create an automation that identifies the related post and updates its details with relevant new evidence.
- 3Pick the webhook trigger and choose where run reports go.
- 4Test with one real evidence update and a known post.
Questions about this workflow
Can the update change other post fields too?
The action supports post details and other listed post properties. Describe only the changes you want Notis to make.
What if the related post is unclear?
Ask Notis to report the ambiguity for review instead of updating a post it cannot confidently identify.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Affinity to Canny. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Affinity triggers
Canny actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Add Post Tag
Adds an existing tag to a post.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Delete User
Deletes a user and their comments and votes.
Change Post Status
Changes a post’s status and can notify voters.
Create Changelog Entry
Creates a changelog entry and can publish it or notify users.
Create Comment
Posts a new comment on a post.
Create or Update User
Creates a user or updates their existing profile.
Create Post
Creates a feature request or feedback post on a board.
Create Tag
Creates a tag for categorizing posts.
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Affinity and Canny, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
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