Confirm parser access when a course file is uploaded
A new course document is a useful moment to confirm Docparser is reachable before parsed details are needed.
Trigger
New Canvas File Upload
Polls a Canvas course for new file uploads.
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
An upload can sit waiting while a team discovers too late that its document parsing connection is unavailable.
- Verify connection health when a file arrives.
- Catch API access problems before document follow-up.
- Keep a clear status alongside upload activity.
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 ping Docparser and report API health with upload context.
- 4Pick New Canvas File Upload as the trigger and choose where run reports go.
- 5Test with one real course upload and verify the ping result is reported.
Questions about this workflow
Does the ping process the uploaded file?
No. It only tests API authentication and connection health.
Does a healthy ping mean the file has parsed successfully?
No. It confirms the API is reachable, not that a parser processed a document or returned results.
Can the workflow help locate the parsed data?
Not with the ping action. Use the multiple document results action when results already exist and you can identify the relevant parser and documents.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
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.
Get Multiple Document Results
Tool to retrieve parsed data from multiple documents processed by a specific parser. Use when you need to fetch results for multiple documents at once. Returns up to 100 results by default, with a maximum of 10000.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Get Parser Models
Tool to retrieve all model layouts for a specific parser. Use when you need to list different layout configurations within a parser that help handle document variations.
Canvas Assignment Graded
Polls Canvas for newly graded submissions for a specific assignment.
List Parsers
Tool to retrieve all Document Parsers linked to your account. Use when you need to view available parsers or obtain parser IDs for subsequent operations.
New Canvas Assignment Submission
Polls Canvas for new submissions to a specific assignment.
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.
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 Docparser, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
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