Put new Canvas discussion messages to work in Bubble
Let a new Canvas discussion message trigger an existing Bubble API workflow to route or process the conversation details.
Trigger
New Canvas Discussion Message
Polls Canvas discussion topics for new messages.
Action
Trigger Bubble Workflow via GET
Trigger a Bubble API workflow using an HTTP GET request. API workflows are server-side workflows in Bubble that can be triggered externally. Use GET for simple workflows that don't require a request body (parameters passed as query strings). For workflows requiring complex data or file uploads, use the POST version instead. Before using: The workflow must be created in Bubble's workflow editor and marked as "Expose as a public API workflow". The Bubble app must have API access enabled in its subscription.
Why this helps
Useful discussion messages can get buried while you switch between Canvas and the app that tracks follow-up.
- Start a Bubble workflow as soon as a new message is detected.
- Keep discussion follow-up closer to your existing app process.
- Reduce manual monitoring of Canvas topics.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Canvas and Bubble once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation in Automations, New Automation, and name the workflow.
- 3In one instruction, ask Notis to trigger your existing Bubble API workflow with the relevant details from each new discussion message.
- 4Choose New Canvas Discussion Message as the trigger and select where run reports go.
- 5Test with one real discussion message.
Questions about this workflow
What must be ready in Bubble?
The API workflow must exist and be callable through Bubble's API. This action triggers it using GET for simple workflows whose parameters can be passed in the query string.
Can this create a new Bubble workflow for me?
No. The action triggers an existing Bubble API workflow. Set up that workflow in Bubble before using this automation.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Canvas to Bubble. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
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Bubble actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
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