Apply requested category blocks in DNSFilter
Translate a clear category decision into a DNSFilter policy update from the details in an AnyDB webhook request.
Trigger
Webhook received
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Action
Add Blacklist Category To Policy
Adds a content category to a policy’s block list without changing other settings.
Why this helps
A policy change can be delayed when teams have to look up and manually apply each category block.
- Apply a specified category to a policy block list.
- Avoid a manual handoff between a request and policy editing.
- Keep the category and target policy explicit in each request.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect AnyDB and DNSFilter once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create a named automation in Automations, New Automation.
- 3Tell Notis to add the requested category to the specified DNSFilter policy block list, and skip requests missing either identifier.
- 4Choose the webhook trigger and a destination for run reports.
- 5Test with a real category and policy identifier.
Questions about this workflow
Does the action replace the policy's other settings?
The action description says it adds a category to the existing blacklist categories without affecting other policy settings.
Does Notis look up category identifiers?
This action adds a specified category. A separate DNSFilter action can list or retrieve categories if you need discovery.
What starts the workflow?
An HTTP webhook request starts it. AnyDB has no native trigger events listed.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link AnyDB to Dnsfilter. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
AnyDB triggers
Dnsfilter actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Create IP Address
Adds an IP address to a network for filtering policies.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Add Allowed Application
Allows an application through a policy, regardless of other blocking rules.
Get Application Category
Retrieves details about an application category.
Add Allowlist Domains to Policies
Adds domains to the allow lists of multiple policies, bypassing their filtering rules.
Get Billing Information
Retrieves billing records for an organization, including amounts and billing periods.
Add Blacklist Category To Policy
Adds a content category to a policy’s block list without changing other settings.
Get Category
Retrieves basic information about a category.
Add Blacklist Domain To Policy
Blocks a domain for users covered by a policy.
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
AnyDB and Dnsfilter, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
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