Review event coverage for new Canvas discussions
Get the current Amplitude event inventory when course discussions expand.
Trigger
New Canvas Discussion Topic
Polls a Canvas course for new discussion topics.
Action
Get Amplitude Event Types
Get all event types from amplitude. this action allows you to: - retrieve all event types in your project - optionally include deleted events
Why this helps
It takes extra context switching to compare new course activity with existing event definitions.
- Retrieve current event types after a topic is created.
- Make it easier to spot existing discussion tracking.
- Review planned and live event coverage from one prompt.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Canvas and Amplitude once in Notis.
- 2Create an automation and ask Notis to retrieve the event types for review when a topic appears.
- 3Pick New Canvas Discussion Topic as the trigger.
- 4Choose where run reports should go.
- 5Test with one real discussion topic.
Questions about this workflow
Can the action include deleted event types?
Yes. The action optionally includes deleted events.
Does this action create or modify any event?
No. It retrieves event types from Amplitude for review.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Canvas to Amplitude. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Canvas triggers
Amplitude actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Check Amplitude Cohort Status
Check the status of a cohort export request. this action allows you to: - poll the status of an in-progress cohort download request - determine if a cohort is ready for download
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Create Amplitude Event Category
Create a new event category in amplitude. this action allows you to: - create a new event category to organize event types - validate category name before creation key features: - creates event categories for organizing events - returns success/failure status
Canvas Assignment Graded
Polls Canvas for newly graded submissions for a specific assignment.
Create Amplitude Event Type
Create a new event type in amplitude. this action allows you to: - define a new event type with various properties - associate the event with a category - add metadata like description, tags, and owner key features: - creates trackable events in your amplitude project - supports full event type configuration
New Canvas Assignment Submission
Polls Canvas for new submissions to a specific assignment.
Delete Amplitude Event Category
Delete an event category from amplitude. this action allows you to: - delete an existing event category - remove category organization from events key features: - permanently removes event categories - returns success/failure status
New Canvas Discussion Message
Polls Canvas discussion topics for new messages.
Delete Amplitude Event Type
Delete an event type from amplitude. this action allows you to: - remove an event type from your project - mark live events as deleted - remove planned events from the tracking plan key features: - different behavior based on event status (live, planned, etc.) - returns success/failure status
New Canvas Discussion Topic
Polls a Canvas course for new discussion topics.
Request Amplitude Cohort
Get a single cohort by id and initiate download. this action allows you to: - request a specific cohort from amplitude - optionally include user properties in the response - start the asynchronous download process key features: - supports filtering by specific user properties - returns a request id used for polling status and downloading - supports eu data residency
New Course Created for User
Polls Canvas for newly created courses for a specific user.
Get Amplitude Event Categories
Get event categories from amplitude. this action allows you to: - get all event categories in your project - get a specific category by name
New Canvas File Upload
Polls a Canvas course for new file uploads.
Get Amplitude Event Type
Get a specific event type from amplitude by name. this action allows you to: - retrieve detailed information about a single event type - get all properties and metadata for the event key features: - retrieves comprehensive event type details - returns metadata like category, description, and settings - supports lookup by exact event name
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