Keep Contentful content aligned with Airtable schema changes
Airtable structure changes can ripple into content workflows. Have Notis check the relevant Contentful entries and summarize what may need a follow-up.
Trigger
Base Schema Changed
Triggers when tables, fields, or views change in an Airtable base.
Action
GraphQL Content API Query
Tool to execute a GraphQL query against a specified space and environment. Use when fetching Contentful content via GraphQL after obtaining or providing a valid token.
Why this helps
Schema changes are easy to miss when content dependencies live in another system.
- Spot potentially affected content after a table, field, or view change.
- Get a concise review without switching between Airtable and Contentful.
- Use returned Contentful data to identify entries for manual follow-up.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Airtable and Contentful GraphQL once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation in Automations, New Automation, and give it a name and prompt.
- 3Describe how Notis should use the schema change to query relevant Contentful entries and report possible follow-ups.
- 4Choose the Airtable Base Schema Changed trigger and select a report channel.
- 5Test with one real schema change and review the run report.
Questions about this workflow
Will this update Contentful automatically?
No. This workflow queries Contentful and summarizes possible follow-ups. Updating or publishing entries is outside the selected query action.
What should my instruction include?
Tell Notis which Contentful space, environment, content types, or identifiers matter, and how to summarize potentially related entries. Supply any relationship rules that are not present in the returned data.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Airtable to Contentful graphql. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Airtable triggers
Contentful graphql actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Get CMA Token
Tool to retrieve a Contentful Management API (CMA) access token. Use when making CMA calls to ensure valid authorization.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
GraphQL Content API Persisted Query
Tool to execute a persisted GraphQL query via its SHA256 hash. Use after registering a query hash to run cached queries by hash. On first call include full query text; thereafter invoke with only hash and variables.
Base Metadata Changed
Triggers when an existing Airtable base changes its name or permission level.
GraphQL Content API Query
Tool to execute a GraphQL query against a specified space and environment. Use when fetching Contentful content via GraphQL after obtaining or providing a valid token.
Base Schema Changed
Triggers when tables, fields, or views change in an Airtable base.
User Profile Changed
Triggers when the connected Airtable user's profile information changes.
View Created
Triggers when a new view is created in an Airtable base.
View Deleted
Triggers when a previously known Airtable view is deleted.
View Metadata Changed
Triggers when an Airtable view changes its name or type.
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Airtable and Contentful graphql, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
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