Launch an Apify task from an external event
Use a webhook as a simple handoff from another system to a task you already run in Apify.
Trigger
Webhook received
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Action
Run Task Asynchronously
Tool to run a specific actor task asynchronously. use when you need to trigger a task run without waiting for completion and immediately retrieve its run details.
Why this helps
An external signal can arrive while the next step still depends on someone opening Apify.
- Launch an existing task when an external event occurs.
- Keep longer task work asynchronous.
- Reduce manual handoffs between systems.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Apify once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation in Automations, then New Automation.
- 3Tell Notis which existing task should start when the webhook arrives.
- 4Pick a webhook trigger and choose a report channel.
- 5Test with one real HTTP request.
Questions about this workflow
Does this run an Actor directly?
It starts the specific existing Actor task you describe.
What does the webhook do?
An HTTP request starts the Notis automation.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Gmail to Apify. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Gmail triggers
Apify actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Create Actor
Tool to create a new actor with specified configuration. use when you need to initialize a fresh actor programmatically before publishing or running it.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
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Email Sent
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New Gmail Message Received Trigger
Triggers when a new message is received in Gmail.
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Delete Actor
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Delete Webhook
Tool to delete a webhook by its id. use when removing a webhook after confirming the webhook id.
Get Actor Details
Tool to get details of a specific actor. use when you need actor metadata by id or username/actorname.
Get all webhooks
Tool to get a list of all webhooks created by the user. use when you need to enumerate webhooks before filtering or maintenance.
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Gmail and Apify, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
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