Keep a reliable Ably time reference handy
Create a scheduled time reference from Ably's service time for teams that need consistent timestamps.
Trigger
Recurring schedule
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Action
Get Ably Service Time
Retrieves the current service time.
Why this helps
Time-sensitive workflows can become confusing when people compare timestamps from different systems.
- Use a timestamp retrieved directly from Ably.
- Share a consistent reference in an Ably channel.
- Avoid converting epoch milliseconds by hand.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Ai ml api and Ably once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation in Automations, New Automation, or tell Notis what to build from any channel.
- 3In one instruction, ask Notis to retrieve Ably service time, convert the returned milliseconds into a readable UTC timestamp, and publish the reference.
- 4Choose a recurring schedule and select where run reports should go.
- 5Test with one real result and check the timestamp conversion.
Questions about this workflow
Does this synchronize clocks on my devices?
No. It retrieves and shares Ably service time; it does not change device clocks.
Why use a scheduled check?
A scheduled reference can help teams that need a recurring timestamp from Ably's service for operational coordination.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Ai ml api to Ably. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Ai ml api triggers
Ably actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Query Batch Presence
Retrieves presence states for members across multiple channels.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Query Batch Presence History
Retrieves presence history for members across multiple channels.
Delete Channel Subscription
Unsubscribes devices or clients from channel push notifications.
Get Channel Details
Retrieves a channel’s status, activity, and occupancy details.
Get Channel History
Retrieves the message history for a channel.
Get Channel Presence
Get the members currently connected and active on a channel.
Get Channel Presence History
Retrieves the presence event history for a channel.
Get Message Versions
Retrieve all historical versions of a channel message, including updates and deletions.
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Ai ml api and Ably, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
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