Keep Algolia search settings aligned with Airtable schema changes
Airtable's structure changes. Notis can update the related Algolia index settings according to the search rules you specify.
Trigger
Base Schema Changed
Triggers when tables, fields, or views change in an Airtable base.
Action
Set Index Settings
Tool to update an algolia index's settings. use when you need to configure index behavior before indexing records. example: set searchableattributes and customranking for products index.
Why this helps
Schema changes can leave search settings pointing at outdated or missing fields, creating manual checks and stale results.
- Apply your documented searchable field policy after schema changes.
- Reduce manual review of Algolia configuration.
- Keep the intended search behavior visible in the automation run report.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Airtable and Algolia in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation in Automations, New Automation, or describe it to Notis in plain language.
- 3In one instruction, name the matching index and the settings policy to apply when Airtable's schema changes.
- 4Pick the Airtable Base Schema Changed trigger and choose where run reports go.
- 5Test with one real schema change and confirm the resulting index settings.
Questions about this workflow
Does this copy Airtable records into Algolia?
No. This workflow updates index settings only. Use a separate process to index or update records.
How does Notis know which Algolia fields to make searchable?
Include the index name and desired searchable fields or policy in your instruction. The trigger alone does not define that policy.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Airtable to Algolia. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Airtable triggers
Algolia actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
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Webhook trigger
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Tool to retrieve all records from an index. use when you need to export or iterate through an entire index dataset.
Base Metadata Changed
Triggers when an existing Airtable base changes its name or permission level.
Clear Objects
Tool to clear records of an index without affecting settings. use when you need to completely wipe all objects (e.g., after a bulk reindex) while preserving index configuration.
Base Schema Changed
Triggers when tables, fields, or views change in an Airtable base.
Clear Rules
Tool to delete all rules in an index. use when you need to wipe all rules before re-creating them. use after confirming no critical rules require retention.
User Profile Changed
Triggers when the connected Airtable user's profile information changes.
Clicked Object IDs
Tool to send a click event to algolia to capture clicked items. use immediately after a user click outside of search contexts to report click events.
View Created
Triggers when a new view is created in an Airtable base.
Clicked Object IDs After Search
Tool to send a click event after a search response. use when you want to report which items a user clicked in search results.
View Deleted
Triggers when a previously known Airtable view is deleted.
Converted Object IDs
Tool to send a conversion event for items outside of search context. use when tracking conversions on category pages or external flows unrelated to algolia search.
View Metadata Changed
Triggers when an Airtable view changes its name or type.
Copy Index
Tool to copy the specified index to a new index. use when you need to duplicate an existing index including records, settings, synonyms, and rules after confirming source and destination names.
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