Convert Confluence Tasks Into Canny Comments
Keep feedback threads updated as action items move forward.
Trigger
New Task Created
Triggers when a new task (action item) is created in Confluence.
Action
Create Comment
Tool to create a new comment on a post. use when you have the authorid and postid and want to submit feedback or replies.
Why this helps
Teams create follow-up tasks in Confluence but forget to reflect progress in Canny discussions.
- Reflect documented follow-ups in feedback threads
- Keep stakeholders aligned without extra meetings
- Create consistent progress updates
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Confluence and Canny in Notis once.
- 2Create an automation for task-based feedback updates.
- 3Tell Notis to find the related Canny post and write a comment summarizing the new task and owner.
- 4Pick the Confluence New Task Created trigger and choose a report channel.
- 5Test with one real task linked to an existing feedback post.
Questions about this workflow
How does Notis find the related Canny post?
Describe matching clues such as a post URL, title, customer name, or feedback identifier.
Can it avoid comments for internal-only tasks?
Yes. Instruct Notis to comment only when the task references a customer request or a specific Canny post.
When this happens · Trigger
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Confluence to Canny. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Confluence triggers
Canny actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Add Post Tag
Tool to add a tag to a specific post. use when you need to categorize or group content by applying an existing tag.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Delete User
Tool to delete a user and their comments and votes. use when you need to fully remove a user's account and all associated data (e.g., gdpr compliance).
New Attachment Added
Triggers when a new attachment is uploaded to a Confluence page. Optionally filters by media type.
Change Post Status
Tool to change a post's status. use when you need to update a post's workflow stage and optionally notify voters.
Blog Post Added to Label
Triggers when a new blog post is added to a specific label in Confluence.
Create Changelog Entry
Tool to create and optionally publish a new changelog entry. use when you need to add a product update record, control publish timing, and notify users. example: "create changelog entry titled 'version 1.2' with details '...' and publish immediately.".
Blogpost Inline Comment Added
Triggers when a new inline comment is added to a Confluence blog post.
Create Comment
Tool to create a new comment on a post. use when you have the authorid and postid and want to submit feedback or replies.
Blog Post Like Count Changed
Triggers when a Confluence blog post's like count changes (someone likes or unlikes).
Create or Update User
Tool to create or update a user in canny. use when you need to provision a new user or synchronize updates to an existing user profile. example: "create or update user with email user@example.com"
Blog Post Updated
Triggers when a Confluence blog post is updated (any edit that creates a new version).
Create Post
Tool to create a new post on a board. use when you have the boardid and userid and need to submit new feedback.
Content Restrictions Changed
Triggers when view or edit restrictions change on a Confluence page or blog post. Detects user/group restrictions being added, removed, or modified.
Create Tag
Tool to create a new tag. use when you have the boardid and tag name and need to categorize posts.
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Confluence and Canny, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
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