Review String variable context for new discussion topics
Keep topic planning connected to current Apilio String values with a short run report.
Trigger
New Canvas Discussion Topic
Polls a Canvas course for new discussion topics.
Action
Get String Variables
Tool to fetch all string variables. use after authenticating the apilio api.
Why this helps
Planning details can be scattered across course topics and automation variables.
- Fetch current String variable values on topic creation.
- Review topic details and variable context together.
- Make follow-up easier to pick up later.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Canvas and Apilio once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation for topic planning context.
- 3In one instruction, ask Notis to retrieve Apilio String variables and summarize values that may be relevant to the new topic.
- 4Pick New Canvas Discussion Topic as the trigger and choose where run reports go.
- 5Test with one real discussion topic.
Questions about this workflow
Will the topic title be written into Apilio?
No. The available action retrieves String variables; it does not write values.
What if there are no relevant variables?
Ask Notis to say that no relevance is apparent from the returned information.
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