Refresh search rules for a planned course topic
When a topic launch calls for a planned ruleset, replace the index rules in one action.
Trigger
New Canvas Discussion Topic
Polls a Canvas course for new discussion topics.
Action
Replace All Rules
Tool to push a new set of rules, erasing previous ones. use when you need zero-downtime atomic replacement of all rules in an index.
Why this helps
A topic launch can require coordinated search behavior, while manually replacing rule sets adds avoidable steps.
- Replace the full rule set through one Algolia action.
- Tie a defined topic launch to a deliberate search configuration update.
- Keep the intended ruleset in the automation instruction.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Canvas and Algolia once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation with a clear name and prompt.
- 3In one instruction, define the qualifying topic, target index, and complete replacement rule set.
- 4Choose New Canvas Discussion Topic as the trigger.
- 5Choose a report channel, then test with one real topic and a safe test index.
Questions about this workflow
Will existing rules remain?
No. Replace All Rules erases the existing rules and pushes the new set. Provide a complete intended ruleset.
Should every new topic trigger a replacement?
Only if your instruction defines a condition and supplies a complete ruleset suitable for that topic.
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