Keep Brightspace quiz categories aligned with ClickUp lists
A single list rename can keep your LMS assessment structure readable and current.
Trigger
List Updated
Triggers when a List is updated (renamed, content edited, etc.).
Action
Update Quiz Category
Updates an existing quiz category in d2l brightspace. returns a quizcategoryreaddata json block containing: - categoryid: the id of the category - name: the name of the category - sortorder: the sort order value requires oauth2 scopes: - quizzing:quizzes:read - quizzing:quizzes:write available in api versions 1.75+ (lms v20.24.5+)
Why this helps
Teams rename planning lists but forget the matching Brightspace category, creating confusing labels.
- Maintains consistent naming
- Reduces cleanup work
- Improves staff navigation
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect ClickUp and D2lbrightspace in Notis.
- 2Create an automation that updates the linked Brightspace quiz category when its ClickUp list changes.
- 3Describe the naming rule and provide the category identifier source.
- 4Pick the ClickUp List Updated trigger and a report channel.
- 5Test with one real list rename.
Questions about this workflow
Will it rename every category in the course?
Only the category explicitly linked by your instructions and identifiers.
Can content edits trigger this too?
Yes, the List Updated event can include renamed or edited list content; instruct Notis when to act.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Clickup to D2lbrightspace. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Clickup triggers
D2lbrightspace actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Copy Role
Creates a new role copied from an existing role in d2l brightspace. notes: - the new role will not have any capabilities upon the old role from which it was created - some capabilities will be copied for the new role (e.g., if old role users could impersonate other old role users, new role users will be able to impersonate other new role users) - additional capabilities must be manually created after copying requires oauth2 scope: - role:detail:create available in api versions unstable (lms v10.4.10+)
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Create Course Offering
Creates a new course offering in d2l brightspace. notes: - course code limitations: max 50 chars, no special chars: \ : * ? " < > | ' # , % & - path: leave empty if path enforcement is enabled - semesterid: provide null if not using the semester element - canselfregister: required for api v1.28+, not supported before v1.28 requires oauth2 scope: - orgunits:course:create available in api versions 1.46+ (lms v20.24.3+)
Folder Created
Triggers when a new Folder is created.
Create Course Template
Creates a new course template in d2l brightspace. notes: - course template code limitations: max 50 chars, no special chars: \ : * ? " < > | ' # , % & - path: leave empty if path enforcement is enabled requires oauth2 scope: - orgunits:coursetemplate:create available in api versions 1.46+ (lms v20.24.3+)
Folder Deleted
Triggers when a Folder is deleted.
Create Grade Object
Creates a new grade object for a particular org unit. the grade object can be one of four types: 1. numeric: for numeric grades with max points 2. passfail: for pass/fail assessments 3. selectbox: for predefined grade options 4. text: for text-only feedback returns a gradeobject json block containing the created grade object's data, including its assigned id. requires oauth2 scope: - grades:gradeobjects:write available in api versions 1.75+ (lms v20.24.5+)
Folder Updated
Triggers when a Folder is updated (renamed, content edited, etc.).
Create Quiz
Creates a new quiz in d2l brightspace. notes: - numberofattemptsallowed must be between 1 and 10 (inclusive) or null for unlimited - password must not be empty or whitespace if provided - notificationemail must be a valid email address if provided - timelimitvalue: 0 for no limit (with isenforced false), or 1-9999 for enforced limit - deductionpercentage must be between 0 and 100 if provided - as of le api v1.71: - latelimitminutes is ignored - latesubmissionoption 1 is treated as 2 (autosubmitattempt) - submissiongraceperiod is not used - pagingtypeid added in le api v1.78 - date fields should be in utc format requires oauth2 scopes: - quizzing:quizzes:read - quizzing:quizzes:create available in api versions 1.75+ (lms v20.24.5+)
List Created
Triggers when a new List is created.
Create Quiz Category
Creates a new quiz category in d2l brightspace. returns a quizcategoryreaddata json block containing: - categoryid: the id of the created category - name: the name of the category - sortorder: the sort order value requires oauth2 scopes: - quizzing:quizzes:read - quizzing:quizzes:create available in api versions 1.75+ (lms v20.24.5+)
List Deleted
Triggers when a List is deleted.
Create User
Creates a new user entity in d2l brightspace. requires oauth2 scope: - users:userdata:create available in api versions 1.46+ (lms v20.24.3+) notes: - firstname and lastname are used as legal names - externalemail must be null or a valid email address - orgdefinedid must be unique across the organization if provided - preferred names must be set separately after user creation
List Updated
Triggers when a List is updated (renamed, content edited, etc.).
Delete Course Template
Deletes a course template from d2l brightspace. requires oauth2 scope: - orgunits:course:delete available in api versions 1.46+ (lms v20.24.3+)
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