See the themes emerging in Canvas discussions
When a new discussion message arrives, make it easier to catch recurring questions and ideas across the conversation.
Trigger
New Canvas Discussion Message
Polls Canvas discussion topics for new messages.
Action
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.
Why this helps
Keeping up with active course discussions can mean repeatedly scanning messages to find common questions and unanswered concerns.
- Bring recurring themes into one concise summary.
- Spot repeated questions that may merit an instructor response.
- Reduce the effort of scanning discussion messages for patterns.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Canvas and Codeinterpreter once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation and describe the discussion summary you need.
- 3Pick New Canvas Discussion Message as the trigger.
- 4Choose where Notis should send run reports.
- 5Test the automation with one real discussion message.
Questions about this workflow
Can the workflow summarize the whole discussion history?
It can analyze the data returned for the triggering event. If you need broader history or context, specify that and confirm it is available to the automation.
Does it reply to students?
No. The selected Codeinterpreter action analyzes data and returns results; it does not post a Canvas reply.
Can it identify questions for follow-up?
Yes. Ask it to identify apparent questions or repeated requests, then review the summary before responding.
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.
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