Check Docparser access when a new submission arrives
When a submission lands, make sure Docparser is reachable before you depend on it for parsed document details.
Trigger
New Canvas Assignment Submission
Polls Canvas for new submissions to a specific assignment.
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
Finding a broken document parsing connection during submission review can add delays and extra troubleshooting.
- Check API health at the start of submission review.
- Spot access issues before looking for parsed results.
- Make connection status visible in a run 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 test Docparser connectivity and report the status for the submission.
- 4Pick New Canvas Assignment Submission as the trigger and choose where run reports go.
- 5Test with one real submission and confirm the report states the connection result.
Questions about this workflow
Does the ping retrieve results for the submission?
No. Ping only tests API authentication and connection health. Use the multiple document results action to retrieve parsed data that already exists.
Will this retry if Docparser is unavailable?
The listed action checks the connection. Retry behavior is not specified, so ask Notis to report a failed check for follow-up.
Does it verify the parser used for the assignment?
No. A healthy API connection does not confirm that a particular parser is configured or that a document has been processed.
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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