Get repository documentation topics when a course starts
Start course setup with a quick view of the documentation topics in its related repository.
Trigger
New Canvas Discussion Topic
Polls a Canvas course for new discussion topics.
Action
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")
Why this helps
Finding the right repository documentation during course setup adds another search task to an already busy start.
- Retrieve the wiki topic list at course creation.
- Use an existing repository relationship to guide setup.
- Get a concise starting point for course documentation 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 for the wiki structure of the repository associated with the new course; provide the course-to-repository relationship.
- 4Choose New Course Created for User as the trigger and select where run reports go.
- 5Test with one real course and verify the repository selection.
Questions about this workflow
Can Devin determine the repository from a course name?
Not reliably. Provide the course-to-repository relationship in your instruction.
Does this retrieve full documentation pages?
No. This workflow uses the action that returns the repository wiki structure, or list of topics.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
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.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
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