Create CommCare lookup tables from child pages
Publish reference data in Confluence and make it usable in CommCare with one workflow.
Trigger
New Child Page Created
Triggers when a new child page is created under a specific parent page in Confluence.
Action
Create Lookup Table
Tool to create a new lookup table in a CommCare domain. Use when you need to set up reference data structures like product catalogs, price lists, or configuration tables. Requires 'Edit Apps' permission.
Why this helps
Reference lists are documented in Confluence but still need separate manual setup in CommCare.
- Reduces setup work
- Keeps reference data connected
- Speeds configuration changes
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Confluence and CommCare once in Notis.
- 2Create an automation describing which child page content qualifies as lookup data.
- 3Pick New Child Page Created as the trigger.
- 4Choose a report channel and test with one reference page.
Questions about this workflow
Can it create any lookup table?
It can create a table when the child page contains the required reference data and your CommCare permissions allow it.
Can the parent page define the table type?
Yes, include the intended table context in the parent or child page instructions.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Confluence to CommCare. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Confluence triggers
CommCare actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Create Lookup Table
Tool to create a new lookup table in a CommCare domain. Use when you need to set up reference data structures like product catalogs, price lists, or configuration tables. Requires 'Edit Apps' permission.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Create Web User Invitation
Tool to create an invitation for a new web user in CommCare. Use when you need to invite a user with specific role and permissions. Requires 'Edit Web Users & Edit Access API' permissions.
New Attachment Added
Triggers when a new attachment is uploaded to a Confluence page. Optionally filters by media type.
List Reports
Tool to retrieve available reports configured in a CommCare project. Use when you need to discover what reports exist before downloading report data via the Download Report Data API.
Blog Post Added to Label
Triggers when a new blog post is added to a specific label in Confluence.
Single Sign On
Tool to validate login credentials and retrieve user profile for a mobile worker or web user. Use when you need to authenticate a user and obtain their profile information including roles, permissions, locations, and configuration details.
Blogpost Inline Comment Added
Triggers when a new inline comment is added to a Confluence blog post.
Submit Form to CommCare
Tool to submit an XForm to CommCare following the OpenRosa standard. Use when you need to submit form data with complete XML including required metadata fields (deviceID, timeStart, timeEnd, username, userID, instanceID).
Blog Post Like Count Changed
Triggers when a Confluence blog post's like count changes (someone likes or unlikes).
Submit Form ODK Compatible
Tool to submit form data using ODK-compatible endpoint for Android client compatibility. Use when submitting XForm data to CommCare. Requires properly formatted XML with metadata including unique instanceID.
Blog Post Updated
Triggers when a Confluence blog post is updated (any edit that creates a new version).
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.
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Confluence and CommCare, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
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