Keep an active research sandbox from timing out
Refresh an existing sandbox when work is handed off so the next person has time to continue the analysis.
Trigger
Webhook received
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Action
Refresh Sandbox
Extend a sandbox's lifetime to prevent it from timing out.
Why this helps
A handoff can arrive just as a useful sandbox is about to time out, forcing the team to restart setup.
- Extend an existing sandbox's time to live.
- Protect continuity during research handoffs.
- Reduce repeat environment setup after a timeout.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Ahrefs and E2B once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation in Automations, New Automation, or tell Notis in plain language from any channel.
- 3In one instruction, ask Notis to refresh the existing E2B sandbox when an Ahrefs research handoff arrives.
- 4Pick a webhook trigger and choose where run reports go.
- 5Test with one real example and include the sandbox ID.
Questions about this workflow
Does refresh change the sandbox timeout to a chosen duration?
The listed action refreshes a sandbox and extends its time to live. Use Set Sandbox Timeout when you need a specific timeout value.
Does this work on a new sandbox?
It refreshes an existing sandbox. The request needs to identify that sandbox.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Ahrefs to E2b. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Ahrefs triggers
E2b actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Connect to Sandbox
Connect to an existing sandbox and view its details.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Create Template
Create a template for launching sandbox environments.
Create Webhook
Register a webhook for sandbox lifecycle notifications.
Delete Sandbox
Terminate and permanently delete a sandbox; it cannot be resumed.
Delete Webhook
Unregister a webhook and stop its lifecycle notifications.
Delete Template
Permanently deletes a template; running or paused sandboxes must not use it.
Check API Health
Check whether the service is operational.
Get Sandbox
View details about a sandbox.
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Ahrefs and E2b, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
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