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Retrieve a CircleCI pipeline definition from parsed input

Get definition configuration and metadata for the pipeline a request calls out.

Trigger

Webhook received

Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.

Action

Get Pipeline Definition

Retrieves a pipeline definition by project and definition ID.

Why this helps

Pipeline definition questions require finding both the right project and definition before review can begin.

  • Retrieve definition details from structured references
  • Support configuration review without manual searching
  • Keep project and definition context together

Setup

Build it in a few focused steps.

  • 1Connect Airparser and CircleCI once in the Notis portal.
  • 2Create an automation in Automations, New Automation, and name it.
  • 3Tell Notis to retrieve the pipeline definition using the project and definition IDs in the parsed request.
  • 4Pick the webhook trigger and choose where run reports go.
  • 5Test with one request containing valid project and definition IDs.

Questions about this workflow

What information is required?

The request should contain the project and pipeline definition IDs.

Does this run the pipeline?

No. It retrieves definition configuration, sources, and metadata.

When this happens · Trigger

Do this · Action

Supported Triggers and Actions

Notis builds workflows that link Airparser to Circleci. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.

Airparser triggers

Circleci actions

Recurring trigger

Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.

TriggerScheduled

Get Job Artifacts

Retrieves files produced by a job.

ActionInstant

Webhook trigger

Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.

TriggerInstant

Create Context

Creates a context for sharing environment variables securely across projects.

ActionInstant

Get Job Details

Retrieves status, timing, and executor details for a job.

ActionInstant

Create Context (GraphQL)

Creates a context for storing environment variables; returns an error if creation fails.

ActionInstant

Get Pipeline Config

Retrieves the source or compiled configuration for a pipeline.

ActionInstant

Create Context Restriction

Creates a context restriction to limit access by project, rules, or group.

ActionInstant

Get Test Metadata

Retrieves test results, run times, and failure details for a job.

ActionInstant

Create Organization Orb Allowlist

Allows URL-based orb references with matching prefixes in an organization’s pipelines.

ActionInstant

Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.

Airparser and Circleci, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.

When this happens · Trigger

Do this · Action

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