Bring contact context to a new discussion message
When a discussion message needs a personal response, Notis can check available Amcards contacts and report any useful matches it can support.
Trigger
New Canvas Discussion Message
Polls Canvas discussion topics for new messages.
Action
Get Contacts
This tool retrieves a list of contacts from amcards. it is used for managing contacts by providing details like limit, skip, and filters (e.g., last name, first name, email). the tool returns an array of contact objects containing fields such as id, first name, last name, email, created at, and updated at.
Why this helps
A discussion can invite a personal follow-up, but finding the right contact context often means leaving the conversation and searching manually.
- Make contact lookup part of a discussion follow-up routine
- Reduce manual searching across apps
- Get clear reporting when the message lacks matching details
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Canvas and Amcards once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation in Automations, New Automation, and give it a name.
- 3Tell Notis to check Amcards contacts for context related to a new discussion message and summarize only matches supported by available details.
- 4Pick New Canvas Discussion Message as the trigger and choose where run reports should go.
- 5Test with one real discussion message and review the report.
Questions about this workflow
Does this workflow reply to the discussion?
No. The Canvas event starts the workflow and the Amcards action retrieves contacts. It does not post a discussion reply.
Can it identify a contact from a display name alone?
It can report a possible match only when the available details support it. A name alone may be ambiguous, and Notis should state that uncertainty.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Canvas to Amcards. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Canvas triggers
Amcards actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Get Cards
This tool retrieves a list of all cards associated with the authenticated account. the action is completely independent and doesn't require any external resource ids or parameters beyond authentication. it allows users to monitor, track, and manage their cards.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Get Contacts
This tool retrieves a list of contacts from amcards. it is used for managing contacts by providing details like limit, skip, and filters (e.g., last name, first name, email). the tool returns an array of contact objects containing fields such as id, first name, last name, email, created at, and updated at.
Canvas Assignment Graded
Polls Canvas for newly graded submissions for a specific assignment.
New Canvas Assignment Submission
Polls Canvas for new submissions to a specific assignment.
New Canvas Discussion Message
Polls Canvas discussion topics for new messages.
New Canvas Discussion Topic
Polls a Canvas course for new discussion topics.
New Course Created for User
Polls Canvas for newly created courses for a specific user.
New Canvas File Upload
Polls a Canvas course for new file uploads.
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Canvas and Amcards, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Save your first hour today.
7-day trial of any paid plan, with 20$ of usage included.
No card. Works with personal or business Amcards.