Check available Elasticsearch indices when a course is created
A new course can prompt a quick look at the searchable data already available to your team.
Trigger
New Course Created for User
Fires when a new course is created for a user.
Action
List Indices
Lists available Elasticsearch indices.
Why this helps
Course setup can involve guessing which search index contains the records a team may need.
- See the available indices when a course is created.
- Make it easier to choose an existing index for later searches.
- Keep the inventory result with the course-triggered run report.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Canvas and Elasticsearch once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation in Automations, New Automation, and give it a name.
- 3Tell Notis to list the available Elasticsearch indices when a course is created, using a pattern or health filter only if you need one.
- 4Choose New Course Created for User as the trigger and select where run reports should go.
- 5Test with one real new course and review the index list.
Questions about this workflow
Does this create an index for the new course?
No. List Indices returns indices that already exist; it does not create or configure them.
Can the workflow confirm course records are in Elasticsearch?
It can list indices, but that action does not inspect documents. Use Query Index or Get Index Schema in a separate workflow to inspect existing indexed data.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Canvas to Elasticsearch. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Canvas triggers
Elasticsearch actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Get Index Schema
View the structure and field mappings of an index.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
List Indices
Lists available Elasticsearch indices.
Canvas Assignment Graded
Fires when a new submission for an assignment is graded.
Query Index
Searches an Elasticsearch index for documents.
New Canvas Assignment Submission
Fires when a new submission is made for an assignment.
Ping Cluster
Pings the cluster to check its connectivity and health.
New Canvas Discussion Message
Fires when a new message is posted in a discussion topic.
New Canvas Discussion Topic
Fires when a new discussion topic is created in a course.
New Course Created for User
Fires when a new course is created for a user.
New Canvas File Upload
Fires when a new file is uploaded to a course.
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
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