Keep Datadog host tags current from operations email
Put clear host organization changes into Datadog as soon as the request arrives.
Trigger
New Email Received
Trigger for new emails in an AgentMail inbox
Action
Update host tags
Updates tags for a specific host in datadog. this replaces all existing tags from the specified source with the new tags provided.
Why this helps
Host metadata requests can be lost in email, leaving infrastructure harder to filter and organize.
- Keep host tags aligned with stated requests.
- Reduce manual metadata updates.
- Make infrastructure easier to organize in Datadog.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Agent Mail and Datadog once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation in Automations, New Automation, and name it.
- 3Tell Notis to update host tags only when the email identifies the host and provides the complete replacement tags.
- 4Choose New Email Received and pick a report channel.
- 5Test using one real host tagging request.
Questions about this workflow
Does this add tags or replace tags?
The listed Datadog action replaces existing tags from the specified source with the new tags provided. Include the complete intended set.
What if the host is unclear?
The email must identify the host sufficiently for Datadog to locate it.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
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