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Run a fast duplicate scan for every Canvas upload

Keep your content library clean as new files arrive.

Trigger

New Canvas File Upload

Polls a Canvas course for new file uploads.

Action

GraphQL Content API Persisted Query

Tool to execute a persisted GraphQL query via its SHA256 hash. Use after registering a query hash to run cached queries by hash. On first call include full query text; thereafter invoke with only hash and variables.

Why this helps

Duplicate uploads create uncertainty about which version people should use.

  • Speeds duplicate checks
  • Supports version clarity
  • Keeps reports consistent

Setup

Build it in a few focused steps.

  • 1Connect Canvas and Contentful graphql in Notis once.
  • 2Create an automation named Upload duplicate scan.
  • 3Tell Notis to run the persisted query with the upload metadata and report possible matches or newer versions.
  • 4Choose New Canvas File Upload as the trigger and select a report channel.
  • 5Test with one file that has a known Contentful match.

Questions about this workflow

What must the persisted query accept?

It should accept the identifying variables you can provide from the Canvas upload, such as file name or topic.

Will it delete duplicates?

No. It reports matches for a person to review.

When this happens · Trigger

Do this · Action

Supported Triggers and Actions

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

Canvas triggers

Contentful graphql actions

Recurring trigger

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

TriggerScheduled

Get CMA Token

Tool to retrieve a Contentful Management API (CMA) access token. Use when making CMA calls to ensure valid authorization.

ActionInstant

Webhook trigger

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

TriggerInstant

GraphQL Content API Persisted Query

Tool to execute a persisted GraphQL query via its SHA256 hash. Use after registering a query hash to run cached queries by hash. On first call include full query text; thereafter invoke with only hash and variables.

ActionInstant

Canvas Assignment Graded

Polls Canvas for newly graded submissions for a specific assignment.

TriggerPolling

GraphQL Content API Query

Tool to execute a GraphQL query against a specified space and environment. Use when fetching Contentful content via GraphQL after obtaining or providing a valid token.

ActionInstant

New Canvas Assignment Submission

Polls Canvas for new submissions to a specific assignment.

TriggerPolling

New Canvas Discussion Message

Polls Canvas discussion topics for new messages.

TriggerPolling

New Canvas Discussion Topic

Polls a Canvas course for new discussion topics.

TriggerPolling

New Course Created for User

Polls Canvas for newly created courses for a specific user.

TriggerPolling

New Canvas File Upload

Polls a Canvas course for new file uploads.

TriggerPolling

Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.

Canvas and Contentful graphql, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.

When this happens · Trigger

Do this · Action

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