Turn a busy Canvas thread into a useful reference
Keep a running reference in Dart for new messages from a Canvas discussion topic you follow.
Trigger
New Canvas Discussion Message
Polls Canvas discussion topics for new messages.
Action
Create Doc
Tool to create a new doc in Dart. Use when you need to record a new document that the user intends to write down. By default, the created doc will be in the Docs folder unless a specific folder is specified.
Why this helps
Useful decisions and context can be hard to recover from a long discussion thread.
- Keep discussion context in a Dart doc.
- Ask for a concise summary of new message details.
- Reduce repeated scanning of a busy thread.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Canvas and Dart once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation in the portal or tell Notis in plain language.
- 3Ask Notis to create or update a Dart discussion digest using the available message details.
- 4Pick New Canvas Discussion Message for the discussion topic.
- 5Choose a report channel and test with one real message.
Questions about this workflow
Can this update one existing Dart doc?
This action is Create Doc, so instruct Notis to create a new doc for the event. Updating an existing doc requires the Update Doc action.
Can it summarize the full thread?
The trigger polls for new messages. A summary can only use discussion information available to the workflow.
When this happens · Trigger
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Canvas to Dart. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Canvas triggers
Dart actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Add Task Comment
Tool to create a new comment on a DART task. Use when you need to add feedback, notes, or discussion to a specific task. Supports markdown formatting and threaded replies via parentId.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Add Task Time Tracking
Tool to add a time tracking entry to a DART task. Use when you need to record time spent on a specific task. The finishedAt timestamp must be after startedAt.
Canvas Assignment Graded
Polls Canvas for newly graded submissions for a specific assignment.
Create Doc
Tool to create a new doc in Dart. Use when you need to record a new document that the user intends to write down. By default, the created doc will be in the Docs folder unless a specific folder is specified.
New Canvas Assignment Submission
Polls Canvas for new submissions to a specific assignment.
Create Task
Tool to create a new task in DART with title and optional metadata. Use when you need to add a task to a workspace.
New Canvas Discussion Message
Polls Canvas discussion topics for new messages.
Delete Doc
Tool to move an existing doc to the trash where it can be recovered if needed. Use when you need to delete a doc without permanently removing it.
New Canvas Discussion Topic
Polls a Canvas course for new discussion topics.
Delete Task
Tool to delete an existing task in Dart by moving it to trash. Use when a task needs to be removed but can be recovered later.
New Course Created for User
Polls Canvas for newly created courses for a specific user.
Get User Space Configuration
Tool to retrieve workspace configuration including dartboards, folders, types, statuses, and more. Use when you need to understand available options in the workspace.
New Canvas File Upload
Polls a Canvas course for new file uploads.
Get Doc
Tool to retrieve an existing doc with metadata and content. Use when you need to access a specific document's details including title, folder, and text content.
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Canvas and Dart, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
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Do this · Action
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