Apply approved category blocks to DNSFilter
Move an approved audience filtering decision into the DNSFilter policy that supports it.
Trigger
Webhook received
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Action
Add Blacklist Category To Policy
Adds a content category to a policy’s block list without changing other settings.
Why this helps
A content policy decision can be recorded but missed when someone has to make the same change manually in DNSFilter.
- Add a selected category without replacing other settings.
- Tie the change to an explicit policy decision.
- Reduce manual policy update follow-up.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Agility CMS and DNSFilter once in Notis.
- 2Create an automation to add the specified approved category to the selected DNSFilter policy block list.
- 3Choose a webhook trigger and select where run reports should go.
- 4Test with one real decision and valid policy and category IDs.
Questions about this workflow
Will it remove other blocked categories?
No. The action adds the category to existing blacklist categories.
Can Notis choose the category based on CMS content?
No. The request should specify the category selected by the team.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Agility cms to Dnsfilter. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Agility cms triggers
Dnsfilter actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Create IP Address
Adds an IP address to a network for filtering policies.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Add Allowed Application
Allows an application through a policy, regardless of other blocking rules.
Get Application Category
Retrieves details about an application category.
Add Allowlist Domains to Policies
Adds domains to the allow lists of multiple policies, bypassing their filtering rules.
Get Billing Information
Retrieves billing records for an organization, including amounts and billing periods.
Add Blacklist Category To Policy
Adds a content category to a policy’s block list without changing other settings.
Get Category
Retrieves basic information about a category.
Add Blacklist Domain To Policy
Blocks a domain for users covered by a policy.
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Agility cms and Dnsfilter, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
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