Start new Canvas courses with an analysis workspace
Give each new course a ready-to-use Python workspace so analysis can begin without extra setup steps.
Trigger
New Course Created for User
Polls Canvas for newly created courses for a specific user.
Action
Create Sandbox
Create a sandbox to execute python code in a jupyter notebook cell. this is useful for agents to communicate, execute code, see output, read files, write files, etc. it's like you own personal computer, but in the cloud. use /home/user folder to write/read files.
Why this helps
Starting course analysis often means pausing to set up a notebook environment before you can work with the data.
- Create a dedicated sandbox as soon as a course is created.
- Skip manual environment setup when beginning analysis.
- Keep the first analysis step tied to the course event.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Canvas and Codeinterpreter once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation and describe the workspace you want started.
- 3Pick New Course Created for User as the trigger.
- 4Choose where Notis should send run reports.
- 5Test the automation with one real course creation event.
Questions about this workflow
What does creating a sandbox do?
It creates a Codeinterpreter environment for Python and notebook work. It does not automatically populate it with course data.
Can the workflow set up a specific analysis?
This action creates the sandbox. If you need files or code prepared, describe the intended work and confirm that the workflow supports those additional steps.
Will the sandbox be created for every new course event?
Yes, when the automation runs for a matching event. Review the run report to confirm each creation.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Canvas to Codeinterpreter. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Canvas triggers
Codeinterpreter actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Create Sandbox
Create a sandbox to execute python code in a jupyter notebook cell. this is useful for agents to communicate, execute code, see output, read files, write files, etc. it's like you own personal computer, but in the cloud. use /home/user folder to write/read files.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Execute Code
Execute python code in a sandbox and return any result, stdout, stderr, and error. use /home/user folder to write/read files. try to not use plt.show() as the code is executed remotely. use files for image/chart output instead.
Canvas Assignment Graded
Polls Canvas for newly graded submissions for a specific assignment.
Get File
Get a file from the sandbox and returns the file. the files should be read from /home/user folder.
New Canvas Assignment Submission
Polls Canvas for new submissions to a specific assignment.
Run Terminal Command
Run a command in the terminal and returns the stdout, stderr, and error code. use /home/user folder to write/read files.
New Canvas Discussion Message
Polls Canvas discussion topics for new messages.
Upload File
Upload a file to the sandbox environment. the files should be uploaded to the /home/user folder.
New Canvas Discussion Topic
Polls a Canvas course for new discussion topics.
New Course Created for User
Polls Canvas for newly created courses for a specific user.
New Canvas File Upload
Polls a Canvas course for new file uploads.
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Canvas and Codeinterpreter, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Save your first hour today.
7-day trial of any paid plan, with 20$ of usage included.
No card. Works with personal or business Codeinterpreter.