Connect new Canvas topics to approved Contentful content
Start every discussion with the latest approved source material.
Trigger
New Canvas Discussion Topic
Polls a Canvas course for new discussion topics.
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
Discussion leaders often assemble background links manually after a topic is already active.
- Retrieves known content faster
- Keeps references consistent
- Reduces preparation work
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Canvas and Contentful graphql in Notis once.
- 2Create an automation named Topic source pack.
- 3Tell Notis to run the registered persisted query with variables derived from the new topic and summarize the returned content.
- 4Choose New Canvas Discussion Topic as the trigger and select a report channel.
- 5Test with one real topic.
Questions about this workflow
What is required before this runs?
A persisted query hash and its expected variables must already be available for the Contentful action.
Can the query be changed later?
Update the persisted query registration or tell Notis to use a different approved hash.
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.
Get CMA Token
Tool to retrieve a Contentful Management API (CMA) access token. Use when making CMA calls to ensure valid authorization.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
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.
Canvas Assignment Graded
Polls Canvas for newly graded submissions for a specific assignment.
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.
New Canvas Assignment Submission
Polls Canvas for new submissions to a specific assignment.
New Canvas Discussion Message
Polls Canvas discussion topics for new messages.
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 Contentful graphql, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
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Do this · Action
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