Inspect document folders when a Canvas topic appears
A new course topic can be the cue to check where its supporting documents fit.
Trigger
New Canvas Discussion Topic
Polls a Canvas course for new discussion topics.
Action
List all folders
Tool to list all folders. use after authentication to fetch available workspace folders.
Why this helps
New topics often need supporting material, but finding a suitable document destination adds extra context switching.
- Refresh the available folder list when a course topic is created.
- Make document destinations easier to review during course setup.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Canvas and Docupilot once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation and ask Notis to list Docupilot folders when a new discussion topic appears.
- 3Pick New Canvas Discussion Topic as the trigger.
- 4Choose where run reports go, then test with one real new topic.
Questions about this workflow
Will this create a folder for the topic?
No. This workflow lists available folders. The available create-folder action requires confirmed workspace context.
What event does it use?
A new discussion topic in the Canvas course selected for the trigger.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Canvas to Docupilot. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Canvas triggers
Docupilot actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Create Docupilot Folder
Tool to create a new folder. use when organizing documents into custom workspace folders after confirming workspace context.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Create Docupilot Folder
Tool to create a new folder. use when organizing documents into custom workspace folders after confirming workspace context.
Canvas Assignment Graded
Polls Canvas for newly graded submissions for a specific assignment.
List all folders
Tool to list all folders. use after authentication to fetch available workspace folders.
New Canvas Assignment Submission
Polls Canvas for new submissions to a specific assignment.
Get Authenticated User
Tool to retrieve information about the authenticated user. use after authentication to confirm identity and fetch user account details.
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 Docupilot, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
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