Explain specialized words in inline comments
Keep review conversations moving with instant word context.
Trigger
New Inline Comment Added to Page
Triggers when a new inline comment is added to a Confluence page.
Action
Get Word Definition V2
Tool to retrieve definitions, phonetics, origin, and meanings of a given word using freedictionaryapi v2. use when you need comprehensive lexical data for a specific word.
Why this helps
Inline review can pause when a single term is unfamiliar to a collaborator.
- Shorten review cycles
- Help cross functional teams align
- Reduce context switching
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Confluence and Dictionary api in Notis.
- 2Create an automation that selects a potentially unfamiliar word from each inline comment and asks for its definition and origin.
- 3Pick the New Inline Comment Added to Page trigger and set the report destination.
- 4Test with one inline comment from an active review.
Questions about this workflow
Can the result include pronunciation?
Yes. Dictionary api can return phonetics and audio related pronunciation data when available.
Is the original comment changed?
No. The lookup is returned in the run report.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Confluence to Dictionary api. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Confluence triggers
Dictionary api actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Get Word Definition V2
Tool to retrieve definitions, phonetics, origin, and meanings of a given word using freedictionaryapi v2. use when you need comprehensive lexical data for a specific word.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
New Attachment Added
Triggers when a new attachment is uploaded to a Confluence page. Optionally filters by media type.
Blog Post Added to Label
Triggers when a new blog post is added to a specific label in Confluence.
Blogpost Inline Comment Added
Triggers when a new inline comment is added to a Confluence blog post.
Blog Post Like Count Changed
Triggers when a Confluence blog post's like count changes (someone likes or unlikes).
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 Dictionary api, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
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