Make new Canvas files easier to find
New course uploads can land in a Notion library you can search when you need them.
Trigger
New Canvas File Upload
Polls a Canvas course for new file uploads.
Action
Insert row database
Creates a new page (row) in a specified notion database.
Why this helps
Files posted during the week can be hard to relocate when you finally have time to use them.
- Keep a searchable trail of new resources.
- Notice newly shared files without repeated checking.
- Make course materials easier to revisit.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Canvas and Notion once in the portal.
- 2Create an automation through Automations or by telling Notis conversationally.
- 3Write one instruction asking Notis to add each new Canvas course file upload to your Notion resource library with its course context.
- 4Choose New Canvas File Upload and the channel for run reports.
- 5Test with one real file upload.
Questions about this workflow
Does Notion store a copy of the file?
The workflow records the upload in Notion; describe whether you want a link or file details included.
Can I limit this to one course?
Choose the course-specific file upload trigger available for the course you want.
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)
Efficiently adds multiple standard content blocks to a notion page in a single api call with automatic markdown parsing. the 'content' field in notionrichtext blocks now automatically detects and parses markdown formatting including headers (# ## ###), bold (**text**), italic (*text*), strikethrough (~~text~~), inline code (`code`), links ([text](url)), and more. ideal for bulk content creation, ai agents, and replacing multiple individual add page content calls. supports automatic text formatting, content splitting, and up to 100 blocks per request.
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.
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