Reset course nicknames after a parsed handoff
Carry a clear course-list reset request into Canvas and remove stored nicknames for the current user.
Trigger
Webhook received
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Action
Clear Course Nicknames
Removes all saved course nicknames for the current user.
Why this helps
Course nicknames can remain confusing after a handoff, even when a parsed request says it is time to reset them.
- Apply a clear reset request without searching preferences
- Reduce confusion from outdated course nicknames
- Keep the action tied to an explicit parsed handoff
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Airparser and Canvas once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation in Automations, New Automation, or tell Notis from any channel.
- 3Describe which parsed handoff requests authorize clearing all course nicknames for the current user.
- 4Pick the Notis webhook trigger and choose where run reports should go.
- 5Test with one explicit reset request and verify the current user's course nicknames are cleared.
Questions about this workflow
Does this clear only one course nickname?
No. The action clears all stored course nicknames for the current authenticated user. Use it only when the request clearly calls for a full reset.
Whose nicknames does the action clear?
It affects the current authenticated Canvas user's stored course nicknames.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Airparser to Canvas. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Airparser triggers
Canvas actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Create account notification
Creates a notification for the Canvas account.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
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Creates an assignment in a Canvas course.
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Add group to favorites
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When this happens · Trigger
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