Bring relevant Canvas files into ClickUp task context
When a course file relates to work already tracked in ClickUp, add a short note to that task so collaborators can find the update quickly.
Trigger
New Canvas File Upload
Polls a Canvas course for new file uploads.
Action
Create task comment
Adds a comment to a clickup task; `team id` is required if `custom task ids` is true.
Why this helps
A useful course file can remain separate from the task it supports, leaving teammates to search Canvas for context.
- Keep file updates near the related work.
- Help teammates find relevant course context faster.
- Avoid copying file notes by hand.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Canvas and ClickUp once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation in Automations, or tell Notis from any channel what outcome you want.
- 3In one instruction, ask Notis to comment on the related ClickUp task when a new Canvas file upload is relevant, including the available file details or link.
- 4Pick the New Canvas File Upload trigger and choose where run reports should go.
- 5Test with one real file upload and verify the comment points to the intended task.
Questions about this workflow
Will the file itself be attached to ClickUp?
No. This workflow adds a comment. It can include file details or a link if the Canvas event provides them.
How does Notis find the related task?
Describe the relationship in your instruction. If the event does not provide enough information to identify a task, ask Notis to report the ambiguity.
Does the trigger cover all courses?
The trigger polls a specific Canvas course for new file uploads. Select the course when setting it up.
When this happens · Trigger
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Canvas to Clickup. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Canvas triggers
Clickup actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Add dependency
Adds a 'waiting on' or 'blocking' dependency to a task, requiring either `depends on` (task becomes waiting on) or `dependency of` (task becomes blocking), but not both; `team id` is required if `custom task ids` is true.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Add guest to folder
Adds a guest to a folder with specified permissions; requires a clickup enterprise plan.
Canvas Assignment Graded
Polls Canvas for newly graded submissions for a specific assignment.
Add guest to list
Shares a clickup list with an existing guest user, granting them specified permissions; requires the workspace to be on the clickup enterprise plan.
New Canvas Assignment Submission
Polls Canvas for new submissions to a specific assignment.
Add guest to task
Assigns a guest to a task with specified permissions; requires clickup enterprise plan, and `team id` if `custom task ids` is true.
New Canvas Discussion Message
Polls Canvas discussion topics for new messages.
Add tags from time entries
Associates a list of specified tags with one or more time entries within a given team (workspace).
New Canvas Discussion Topic
Polls a Canvas course for new discussion topics.
Add tag to task
Adds an existing tag to a specified task; team id is required if custom task ids is true.
New Course Created for User
Polls Canvas for newly created courses for a specific user.
Add task link
Links two existing and accessible clickup tasks, identified by `task id` (source) and `links to` (target).
New Canvas File Upload
Polls a Canvas course for new file uploads.
Add task to list
Adds an existing task to an additional clickup list; the "tasks in multiple lists" clickapp must be enabled in the workspace for this.
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Canvas and Clickup, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
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