Give each new discussion topic a research agent
Keep topic research organized by creating a dedicated Agenty agent whenever a new Canvas discussion begins.
Trigger
New Canvas Discussion Topic
Polls a Canvas course for new discussion topics.
Action
Create Agent
Tool to create a new agent. use when you need to add an agent with configuration and optional auto-start.
Why this helps
Research for multiple discussion topics can blur together when every topic relies on the same setup and manual handoffs.
- Creates a separate agent for each detected topic
- Makes topic-based research easier to organize
- Reduces repeated manual setup
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Canvas and Agenty once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation and describe the agent's topic research role.
- 3Tell Notis to create a dedicated Agenty agent when a new topic appears in the selected course.
- 4Pick New Canvas Discussion Topic as the trigger and choose a report destination.
- 5Test with one real discussion topic and check the created agent.
Questions about this workflow
Does this add the agent to a Canvas course?
No. The action creates an Agenty agent; it does not change Canvas course settings.
Can the agent start a job immediately?
This workflow creates the agent. Starting a job is a separate action and is not included here.
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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.
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Agenty actions
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