See the active channels behind your browser workflows
Get an on-demand inventory of active Ably channels for a clearer view of your real-time setup.
Trigger
Webhook received
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Action
List Channels
List active channels in the application, with optional occupancy details.
Why this helps
Channel names and usage can drift as browser workflows change, making it hard to know what is active.
- Request a current list of active channels when you need it.
- Ask Notis to summarize relevant channel names and details returned by Ably.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Airtop and Ably once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation in Automations, New Automation, or tell Notis in plain language from any channel.
- 3In one instruction, ask Notis to list active Ably channels and summarize those matching your Airtop workflow naming conventions.
- 4Choose a webhook trigger and select where run reports should go.
- 5Test with one real inventory request and verify the returned channels.
Questions about this workflow
Can this determine which channels are unused?
A list of active channels does not establish whether a channel is unused. Define a usage baseline or provide other relevant evidence for that conclusion.
Is channel listing rate limited?
The listed action is heavily rate-limited. Use it when needed and follow any limits reported by Ably.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Airtop to Ably. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Airtop triggers
Ably actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Query Batch Presence
Retrieves presence states for members across multiple channels.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Query Batch Presence History
Retrieves presence history for members across multiple channels.
Delete Channel Subscription
Unsubscribes devices or clients from channel push notifications.
Get Channel Details
Retrieves a channel’s status, activity, and occupancy details.
Get Channel History
Retrieves the message history for a channel.
Get Channel Presence
Get the members currently connected and active on a channel.
Get Channel Presence History
Retrieves the presence event history for a channel.
Get Message Versions
Retrieve all historical versions of a channel message, including updates and deletions.
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Airtop and Ably, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
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