Stop GitHub runs during a Blackboard course launch freeze
Protect launch focus by pausing work that no longer needs to consume attention.
Trigger
Webhook received
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Action
Cancel a workflow run
Cancels a workflow run in a github repository if it is in a cancellable state (e.g., 'in progress' or 'queued').
Why this helps
Background workflow runs compete for resources and attention during a high-stakes course launch or live walkthrough.
- Reduces launch-time noise
- Avoids unnecessary compute use
- Creates a clear operational freeze
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Blackboard and GitHub to Notis once through the portal.
- 2Create an automation in the portal or ask Notis to cancel specified cancellable GitHub workflow runs when Blackboard sends a course launch freeze signal.
- 3Pick an incoming webhook trigger and choose the run-report channel.
- 4Test with one non-critical workflow run.
Questions about this workflow
Can only selected repositories be affected?
Yes. Name the repositories or workflow scope in the instruction.
Does this delete the workflow?
No. It cancels eligible queued or in-progress runs; the workflow definition remains available.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Blackboard to GitHub. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Blackboard triggers
GitHub actions
Accept a repository invitation
Accepts a pending repository invitation that has been issued to the authenticated user.
List repositories starred by the authenticated user
Deprecated: lists repositories starred by the authenticated user, including star creation timestamps; use 'list repositories starred by the authenticated user' instead.
List stargazers
Deprecated: lists users who have starred a repository; use `list stargazers` instead.
Star a repository for the authenticated user
Deprecated: stars a repository for the authenticated user; use `star a repository for the authenticated user` instead.
Add email for auth user
Adds one or more email addresses (which will be initially unverified) to the authenticated user's github account; use this to associate new emails, noting an email verified for another account will error, while an existing email for the current user is accepted.
Add app access restrictions
Replaces github app access restrictions for an existing protected branch; requires a json array of app slugs in the request body, where apps must be installed and have 'contents' write permissions.
Add a repository collaborator
Adds a github user as a repository collaborator, or updates their permission if already a collaborator; `permission` applies to organization-owned repositories (personal ones default to 'push' and ignore this field), and an invitation may be created or permissions updated directly.
Add a repository to an app installation
Adds a repository to a github app installation, granting the app access; requires authenticated user to have admin rights for the repository and access to the installation.
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