Bring repository documentation into course file review
When a course file arrives, pull up documentation context from its related repository.
Trigger
New Canvas File Upload
Polls a Canvas course for new file uploads.
Action
Read wiki contents
View documentation about a GitHub repository. Args: repoName: GitHub repository in owner/repo format (e.g. "facebook/react")
Why this helps
A file upload may need codebase context, but locating relevant repository documentation can mean several manual searches.
- Retrieve repository wiki contents when a course file is uploaded.
- Keep the course and repository relationship in the instruction.
- Reduce context switching during file review.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Canvas and Devin MCP once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation in the portal or tell Notis in plain language.
- 3In one instruction, ask Devin to retrieve wiki contents from the repository related to the uploaded file; define the course-to-repository relationship and relevant topics if known.
- 4Choose New Canvas File Upload as the trigger and select where run reports go.
- 5Test with one real upload and confirm that the repository documentation is relevant.
Questions about this workflow
Will Devin know which wiki page relates to the uploaded file?
Only if the instruction or available file context identifies the relevant topic. Provide guidance when needed.
Does this workflow change the Canvas file?
No. It retrieves repository wiki contents and does not modify the uploaded file.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Canvas to Devin MCP. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Canvas triggers
Devin MCP actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Ask question
Ask any question about a GitHub repository and get an AI-powered, context-grounded response. Args: repoName: GitHub repository or list of repositories (max 10) in owner/repo format question: The question to ask about the repository
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
List available repos
List all repositories available to query with your Devin account. Only available in private mode (via devin.ai endpoints).
Canvas Assignment Graded
Polls Canvas for newly graded submissions for a specific assignment.
Read wiki contents
View documentation about a GitHub repository. Args: repoName: GitHub repository in owner/repo format (e.g. "facebook/react")
New Canvas Assignment Submission
Polls Canvas for new submissions to a specific assignment.
Read wiki structure
Get a list of documentation topics for a GitHub repository. Args: repoName: GitHub repository in owner/repo format (e.g. "facebook/react")
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 Devin MCP, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
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