Bring Canvas Course Files Into Your Slack Workflow
Important course files shouldn't live locked in Canvas tabs. When instructors or collaborators upload resources, Notis posts them to Slack so your team finds documents where you already work—no context-switching to Canvas.
Trigger
New Canvas File Upload
Fires when a new file is uploaded to a course.
Action
Post message to channel
Why this helps
You miss course material uploads because they only notify Canvas. Files get buried, team members can't easily find shared resources, and you end up asking 'Where was that document?' in Slack anyway.
- Files appear where your team already works
- Fewer 'Do you have that document?' questions
- Quick reference without opening Canvas
- Archive and search files in Slack history
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Canvas and Slack integrations to Notis.
- 2Open Automations > New and configure: Name ('File Alerts'), Prompt ('Post new course files to Slack so the team can access them'), Channel (your resources or announcements channel), Trigger ('New Canvas File Upload').
- 3When a file is uploaded to Canvas, you'll immediately see it in your chosen Slack channel.
Questions about this workflow
Will all file types work?
Yes—PDFs, images, spreadsheets, videos, all common formats will be notified in Slack.
Can I organize files by course?
You can refine the prompt to watch specific courses, or use separate automations for each class.
Can I get a preview of the file in Slack?
Notis posts the file name and link; click through to Canvas to see a full preview.
When this happens · Trigger
Fires when a new file is uploaded to a course.
Do this · Action
Add an alias for an existing custom emoji.
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Canvas to Slack. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Canvas triggers
Slack actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Add an emoji alias
Add an alias for an existing custom emoji.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Add a remote file
Add a reference to an external file for discovery and sharing.
Canvas Assignment Graded
Fires when a new submission for an assignment is graded.
Add Enterprise user to workspace
Adds an Enterprise user to a workspace, with optional guest restrictions.
New Canvas Assignment Submission
Fires when a new submission is made for an assignment.
Add a star to an item
Adds a star to a Slack item; it cannot be viewed or interacted with by end users.
New Canvas Discussion Message
Fires when a new message is posted in a discussion topic.
Add call participants
Register participants who join a call.
New Canvas Discussion Topic
Fires when a new discussion topic is created in a course.
Add emoji
Add a custom emoji to a workspace.
New Course Created for User
Fires when a new course is created for a user.
Add reaction to message
Adds an emoji reaction to a Slack message.
New Canvas File Upload
Fires when a new file is uploaded to a course.
Search for channels in Enterprise organization
Searches for public or private channels in an Enterprise organization.
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Canvas and Slack, or any other combination from 1,500+ integrations.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
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