Keep new Canvas discussion topics visible in ClickUp
A newly created topic can signal new work for a course team. Have Notis add a short update to the relevant ClickUp list so the team sees it in its normal workflow.
Trigger
New Canvas Discussion Topic
Polls a Canvas course for new discussion topics.
Action
Create task comment
Adds a comment to a clickup task; `team id` is required if `custom task ids` is true.
Why this helps
New course topics can be missed by collaborators who track course operations in ClickUp rather than checking Canvas regularly.
- Make new course discussions visible to the team.
- Keep course updates alongside related ClickUp work.
- Reduce routine Canvas checking.
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 add a concise comment to the relevant ClickUp list when a new Canvas discussion topic appears.
- 4Pick the New Canvas Discussion Topic trigger and choose where run reports should go.
- 5Test with one real topic and verify the list comment.
Questions about this workflow
Does the trigger watch all Canvas courses?
The event polls a Canvas course for new discussion topics. Choose the course when selecting the trigger.
Will Notis create a ClickUp list?
No. This workflow comments on an existing, accessible ClickUp list. Set up that list beforehand.
Can the comment include a summary?
Yes. Ask Notis to summarize the new topic using the information returned by Canvas.
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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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