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Find visual references for course uploads

Use a new course file as a cue to find visuals that may help explain its subject.

Trigger

New Canvas File Upload

Polls a Canvas course for new file uploads.

Action

Composio Image Search

The imagesearch class performs an image search using the composio image search api, to target image data and information. it uses the google images search engine through the composio image search api to fetch relevant image information based on the input query.

Why this helps

Finding a useful visual reference for new course material can mean another search and another context switch.

  • Search image listings using the uploaded file's available context.
  • Collect potential visuals in a report for review.
  • Reduce repeated manual image searches.

Setup

Build it in a few focused steps.

  • 1Connect Canvas and Composio search once in the Notis portal.
  • 2Create an automation in Automations, New Automation, or tell Notis from any channel.
  • 3Describe that Notis should search for visual references related to each new upload and summarize relevant results.
  • 4Pick New Canvas File Upload as the trigger.
  • 5Choose where run reports go, then test with one real course upload.

Questions about this workflow

Does this download or add images to Canvas?

No. It searches image listings and reports results; the listed action does not download or add files to Canvas.

Can it confirm image reuse rights?

Search results alone do not establish reuse rights. Check the source and licensing before using an image.

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Supported Triggers and Actions

Notis builds workflows that link Canvas to Composio search. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.

Canvas triggers

Composio search actions

Recurring trigger

Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.

TriggerScheduled

Composio DuckDuckGo Search

The duckduckgosearch class utilizes the composio duckduckgo search api to perform searches, focusing on web information and details. it leverages the duckduckgo search engine via the composio duckduckgo search api to retrieve relevant web data based on the provided query.

ActionInstant

Webhook trigger

Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.

TriggerInstant

Composio Google Events Search

The eventsearch class enables scraping of google events search queries. it conducts an event search using the composio events search api, retrieving information on events such as concerts, festivals, and other activities based on the provided query.

ActionInstant

Canvas Assignment Graded

Polls Canvas for newly graded submissions for a specific assignment.

TriggerPolling

Exa Answer

Get answers with citations using the exa api.

ActionInstant

New Canvas Assignment Submission

Polls Canvas for new submissions to a specific assignment.

TriggerPolling

Composio Similarlinks

Perform a search to find similar links and retrieve a list of relevant results. the search can optionally return contents.

ActionInstant

New Canvas Discussion Message

Polls Canvas discussion topics for new messages.

TriggerPolling

Composio Finance Search

The financesearch class utilizes the composio finance search api to conduct financial searches, focusing on financial data and stock information. it leverages the google finance search engine via the composio finance search api to retrieve pertinent financial details based on the provided query.

ActionInstant

New Canvas Discussion Topic

Polls a Canvas course for new discussion topics.

TriggerPolling

Composio Google Maps Search

The googlemapssearch class performs a location-specific search using the composio goolge maps search api. this class extends the functionality of the base action class to specifically target locations related to the given query. by utilizing the google maps search engine through the composio goolge maps search api, it fetches the most relevant location data based on the input query. the `googlemapssearch` class is particularly useful for applications that need to retrieve and display location information about a specific area. it leverages the powerful search capabilities of google's maps search engine, ensuring that the returned results are accurate and relevant.

ActionInstant

New Course Created for User

Polls Canvas for newly created courses for a specific user.

TriggerPolling

Composio Image Search

The imagesearch class performs an image search using the composio image search api, to target image data and information. it uses the google images search engine through the composio image search api to fetch relevant image information based on the input query.

ActionInstant

New Canvas File Upload

Polls a Canvas course for new file uploads.

TriggerPolling

Composio News Search

The newssearch class performs a news-specific search using the composio news search api. this class extends the functionality of the base action class to specifically target news articles related to the given query. by utilizing the google news search engine through the composio news search api, it fetches the most relevant news articles based on the input query. the `newssearch` class is particularly useful for applications that need to retrieve and display the latest news articles about a specific topic. it leverages the powerful search capabilities of google's news search engine, ensuring that the returned results are current and relevant.

ActionInstant

Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.

Canvas and Composio search, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.

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