Update only the Algolia fields that changed
When new information arrives, extract the changed details and update those fields on the matching record.
Trigger
Webhook received
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Action
Partial Update Objects
Partially updates multiple records in an index.
Why this helps
Replacing a whole record for a small change can overwrite useful fields that were not part of the update.
- Apply targeted changes to known records.
- Preserve fields that are outside the requested update.
- Use incoming content to identify which values need refreshing.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect AI ML API and Algolia once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation in Automations, New Automation, or tell Notis in plain language from any channel.
- 3Describe how to extract only the changed values and partially update the matching record by objectID.
- 4Pick the webhook trigger and choose where run reports should go.
- 5Test with one real update and confirm unchanged fields remain intact.
Questions about this workflow
What information is needed to update a record?
Provide enough context to identify the index, objectID, and intended field changes. The AI instruction should specify which values to extract.
Will other record fields be replaced?
The partial update action changes selected fields, so other fields are intended to remain as they are.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Ai ml api to Algolia. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Ai ml api triggers
Algolia actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Add AB Test
Creates an A/B test to compare search performance between two index variants.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Browse Algolia Index
Retrieves all records from an index.
Add or Replace Record
Creates a record in an index or replaces the existing record with the same ID.
Clear Objects
Removes all records from an index while keeping its settings.
Add Record to Index
Adds a record to an index, replacing any record with the same generated ID.
Clear Rules
Deletes all rules from an index.
Clicked Object IDs
Reports clicked items outside a search context.
Clicked Object IDs After Search
Reports items clicked in search results.
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Ai ml api and Algolia, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
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