Clear an idle collection after Discord approval
Use a lightweight reaction to clean up obsolete queued eBay requests.
Trigger
Message Reaction Added
Triggered when a reaction (emoji) is added to a message in a monitored Discord channel.
Action
Clear Collection Requests
Tool to clear all requests from a specified collection. Use when you need to remove all queued requests for an idle collection.
Why this helps
Old requests remain queued because cleanup requires another context switch.
- Remove stale work
- Use a clear approval signal
- Keep collections tidy
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Discord and Countdown api in Notis.
- 2Create an automation for cleanup approvals.
- 3Tell Notis to clear all requests from the collection ID in the reacted message.
- 4Pick Message Reaction Added as the trigger.
- 5Choose a report channel and test on an idle collection.
Questions about this workflow
Does this stop a running collection?
No. It clears requests from the specified collection and should be used for idle work.
Which reaction should I use?
Use the reaction convention you describe in the automation prompt.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Discord to Countdown api. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Discord triggers
Countdown api actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Clear Collection Requests
Tool to clear all requests from a specified collection. Use when you need to remove all queued requests for an idle collection.
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Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
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