Confirm Docparser is connected when a new topic starts
When a new course discussion starts around a document process, verify that Docparser is reachable before the workflow depends on it.
Trigger
New Canvas Discussion Topic
Polls a Canvas course for new discussion topics.
Action
Ping API
Tool to test API authentication and connection health check for Docparser API. Use when you need to verify that API credentials are valid and the connection is working.
Why this helps
A broken connection discovered during a time-sensitive document task can delay the whole follow-up.
- Spot connection issues before depending on document parsing.
- Reduce uncertainty when starting a new course workflow.
- Get a simple health check through the existing automation report.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Canvas and Docparser once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation in Automations, New Automation, or tell Notis to create it from your usual channel.
- 3Describe the outcome in one instruction, asking Notis to check Docparser connectivity and report the result with the new topic context.
- 4Pick New Canvas Discussion Topic as the trigger and choose where run reports go.
- 5Test with one real discussion topic and confirm the connection status is reported.
Questions about this workflow
Does a successful ping confirm that a parser is configured correctly?
No. Ping checks API authentication and connection health. It does not validate a parser's configuration or a document's results.
Does this workflow post into the new discussion?
No. The available Docparser action checks the API connection and reports its status through the selected Notis report channel.
Can it run without a new topic?
This workflow is event-triggered by a new Canvas discussion topic. A scheduled connection check would be a separate workflow using a Notis schedule.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Canvas to Docparser. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Canvas triggers
Docparser actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
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Tool to test API authentication and connection health check for Docparser API. Use when you need to verify that API credentials are valid and the connection is working.
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