Make research progress visible on the collection run
Keep the current research context next to the run in Apify, so the next check starts with a clear status.
Trigger
Webhook received
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Action
Update Actor Run Status Message
Update the progress message shown during an Actor run.
Why this helps
Run status messages often stay generic, leaving collaborators to reconstruct which Ahrefs research question the collection supports.
- Put relevant research context next to the run.
- Make progress easier to scan in the Apify console.
- Reduce repeated status questions and handoffs.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Ahrefs and Apify once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation in Automations, New Automation, and name it.
- 3Tell Notis which Apify run to update and how to turn the incoming Ahrefs research context into a concise status message.
- 4Pick the webhook trigger, choose where run reports go, and test with one real run.
Questions about this workflow
Does this start or stop the run?
No. It updates the run's status message shown in the Apify console.
Can it update a run without an ID?
The instruction must identify the target run. Include the run ID or another supported way to determine it in the incoming request.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Ahrefs to Apify. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Ahrefs 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.
Ahrefs and Apify, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
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