Review new Canvas submissions with a Python check
Run a repeatable submission check as soon as Canvas receives new work, then focus your attention where it is needed.
Trigger
New Canvas Assignment Submission
Polls Canvas for new submissions to a specific assignment.
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
Opening every new submission to check the same basic details creates repetitive work and makes exceptions easier to miss.
- Apply the same review checklist to each new submission.
- Surface possible missing or unexpected content for a person to verify.
- Cut down repetitive opening and inspection of submissions.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Canvas and Codeinterpreter once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation and describe the submission checks in plain language.
- 3Pick New Canvas Assignment Submission as the trigger.
- 4Choose where Notis should send run reports.
- 5Test the automation with one real submission.
Questions about this workflow
Can it determine whether an answer is correct?
It can analyze available submission content against criteria you provide, but any correctness judgment should be reviewed by an instructor.
Can I choose what counts as incomplete?
Yes. State the checks you want Notis to run in the automation instruction. Do not assume a missing requirement unless you specify it.
Will the workflow modify a submission?
No. This workflow runs Python analysis and reports results; it does not edit the Canvas submission.
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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