Keep Canvas discussion messages in one inbox
Bring new discussion activity into a Notion queue that fits your review routine.
Trigger
New Canvas Discussion Message
Polls Canvas discussion topics for new messages.
Action
Insert row database
Creates a new page (row) in a specified notion database.
Why this helps
Discussion threads move quickly, and remembering which ones need a reply takes extra mental effort.
- Review new messages from one queue.
- Keep questions that need replies visible.
- Spend less time reopening discussion pages.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Canvas and Notion to Notis once.
- 2In the portal, create an automation, or tell Notis conversationally.
- 3Give Notis one instruction to add each new Canvas discussion message to your Notion discussion inbox with enough context to find the thread.
- 4Choose New Canvas Discussion Message and a channel for run reports.
- 5Test with a real discussion message.
Questions about this workflow
Can I use this for a specific discussion?
Use the Canvas discussion message trigger for the discussion topic you want to monitor.
Does it reply to the message?
No. This workflow records new messages in Notion for you to review.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Canvas to Notion. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Canvas triggers
Notion actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Add multiple content blocks (bulk, user-friendly)
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Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Add content to Notion page
Deprecated: appends a single content block to a notion page or a parent block (must be page, toggle, to-do, bulleted/numbered list, callout, or quote); invoke repeatedly to add multiple blocks.
Canvas Assignment Graded
Polls Canvas for newly graded submissions for a specific assignment.
Append complex blocks (advanced, full control)
Appends complex blocks with full notion block structure to a parent block or page. use for advanced scenarios requiring precise control: code blocks, tables, embeds, nested children within blocks, or when working with pre-built notion block objects. requires full notion api block schema - use add multiple page content for simpler content creation.
New Canvas Assignment Submission
Polls Canvas for new submissions to a specific assignment.
Archive Notion Page
Archives (moves to trash) or unarchives (restores from trash) a specified notion page.
New Canvas Discussion Message
Polls Canvas discussion topics for new messages.
Create comment
Adds a comment to a notion page (via `parent page id`) or to an existing discussion thread (via `discussion id`); cannot create new discussion threads on specific blocks (inline comments).
New Canvas Discussion Topic
Polls a Canvas course for new discussion topics.
Create Notion Database
Creates a new notion database as a subpage under a specified parent page with a defined properties schema; use this action exclusively for creating new databases.
New Course Created for User
Polls Canvas for newly created courses for a specific user.
Create Notion page
Creates a new empty page in a notion workspace.
New Canvas File Upload
Polls a Canvas course for new file uploads.
Delete a block
Archives a notion block, page, or database using its id, which sets its 'archived' property to true (like moving to "trash" in the ui) and allows it to be restored later.
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Canvas and Notion, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
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