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Prepare documentation targets for a new coding course

Resolve the packages you plan to teach so course setup can start with the right documentation sources.

Trigger

New Course Created for User

Polls Canvas for newly created courses for a specific user.

Action

Resolve-library-id

Resolves a package/product name to a Context7-compatible library ID and returns matching libraries. You MUST call this function before 'query-docs' to obtain a valid Context7-compatible library ID UNLESS the user explicitly provides a library ID in the format '/org/project' or '/org/project/version' in their query. Selection Process: 1. Analyze the query to understand what library/package the user is looking for 2. Return the most relevant match based on: - Name similarity to the query (exact matches prioritized) - Description relevance to the query's intent - Documentation coverage (prioritize libraries with higher Code Snippet counts) - Source reputation (consider libraries with High or Medium reputation more authoritative) - Benchmark Score: Quality indicator (100 is the highest score) Response Format: - Return the selected library ID in a clearly marked section - Provide a brief explanation for why this library was chosen - If multiple good matches exist, acknowledge this but proceed with the most relevant one - If no good matches exist, clearly state this and suggest query refinements For ambiguous queries, request clarification before proceeding with a best-guess match. IMPORTANT: Do not call this tool more than 3 times per question. If you cannot find what you need after 3 calls, use the best result you have.

Why this helps

Preparing a new coding course means collecting the right documentation targets across its technology stack.

  • Resolve library names supplied in the course context.
  • Create a reliable starting point for documentation research.
  • Identify names that need clarification before research.

Setup

Build it in a few focused steps.

  • 1Connect Canvas and Context7 MCP once in Notis.
  • 2Create an automation and describe the library resolution outcome in one instruction.
  • 3Pick New Course Created for User for the coding course.
  • 4Choose where run reports go, then test with one real course and its supplied library list.

Questions about this workflow

Where do the library names come from?

They must be present in the course creation context or supplied in the automation instruction; the event alone may not contain a technology stack.

Does it produce a course syllabus?

No. It resolves library IDs to prepare documentation research.

When this happens · Trigger

Do this · Action

Supported Triggers and Actions

Notis builds workflows that link Canvas to Context7 MCP. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.

Canvas triggers

Context7 MCP actions

Recurring trigger

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

TriggerScheduled

Query-docs

Retrieves and queries up-to-date documentation and code examples from Context7 for any programming library or framework. You must call 'resolve-library-id' first to obtain the exact Context7-compatible library ID required to use this tool, UNLESS the user explicitly provides a library ID in the format '/org/project' or '/org/project/version' in their query. IMPORTANT: Do not call this tool more than 3 times per question. If you cannot find what you need after 3 calls, use the best information you have.

ActionInstant

Webhook trigger

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

TriggerInstant

Resolve-library-id

Resolves a package/product name to a Context7-compatible library ID and returns matching libraries. You MUST call this function before 'query-docs' to obtain a valid Context7-compatible library ID UNLESS the user explicitly provides a library ID in the format '/org/project' or '/org/project/version' in their query. Selection Process: 1. Analyze the query to understand what library/package the user is looking for 2. Return the most relevant match based on: - Name similarity to the query (exact matches prioritized) - Description relevance to the query's intent - Documentation coverage (prioritize libraries with higher Code Snippet counts) - Source reputation (consider libraries with High or Medium reputation more authoritative) - Benchmark Score: Quality indicator (100 is the highest score) Response Format: - Return the selected library ID in a clearly marked section - Provide a brief explanation for why this library was chosen - If multiple good matches exist, acknowledge this but proceed with the most relevant one - If no good matches exist, clearly state this and suggest query refinements For ambiguous queries, request clarification before proceeding with a best-guess match. IMPORTANT: Do not call this tool more than 3 times per question. If you cannot find what you need after 3 calls, use the best result you have.

ActionInstant

Canvas Assignment Graded

Polls Canvas for newly graded submissions for a specific assignment.

TriggerPolling

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 Context7 MCP, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.

When this happens · Trigger

Do this · Action

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