Start a resource scan when a course file is uploaded
Pair a course upload event with an existing Agenty agent to kick off a related web research task.
Trigger
New Canvas File Upload
Polls a Canvas course for new file uploads.
Action
Start Agent Job
Tool to start a new agent job. use when you need to trigger execution of an existing agent.
Why this helps
A useful new course file may need related resources, but that follow-up can slip between tools.
- Starts a configured agent job after a course upload
- Prompts timely resource research
- Avoids manually watching Canvas for new files
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Canvas and Agenty once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation with the resource research outcome you want.
- 3Tell Notis which Agenty agent to start when a new file is uploaded to the course.
- 4Pick New Canvas File Upload as the trigger and choose where run reports go.
- 5Test with one real file upload and confirm the agent job starts.
Questions about this workflow
Does Agenty read the uploaded file?
The trigger detects a new Canvas file upload. Whether the agent can access or use the file depends on the event context and the agent's configured inputs.
Can this monitor more than one course?
The listed trigger polls a Canvas course for new uploads. Set up the trigger for the course you want to monitor.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Canvas to Agenty. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Canvas triggers
Agenty actions
Recurring trigger
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Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
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