Confirm the event index is ready
Catch a missing or misnamed index when a new calendar event arrives, before relying on it for an event catalog workflow.
Trigger
Event Created
Polling trigger that fires when a new calendar event is created. Returns event ID, summary, start/end times, and organizer info.
Action
Index Exists
Tool to check if an algolia index exists. use before performing index operations to prevent accidental index creation. example: indexexists(index name='products').
Why this helps
A calendar-to-search process can stall when its destination index is missing or named incorrectly.
- Spot index availability issues early
- Reduce debugging during event intake
- Keep the destination index assumption visible
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Google Calendar and Algolia once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation in the portal or tell Notis from any channel what outcome you want.
- 3Describe the outcome in one instruction and name the Algolia index to check.
- 4Pick the Event Created trigger and choose where run reports should go.
- 5Test with one real new event and confirm the existence result appears in the run report.
Questions about this workflow
Does this add the calendar event to Algolia?
No. It only checks whether the named index exists.
What data does the trigger provide?
It provides the event ID, summary, start and end times, and organizer information.
What should happen if the index does not exist?
The run report can surface the result for follow-up. This action does not create an index.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Google Calendar to Algolia. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Google Calendar triggers
Algolia actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Add AB Test
Tool to create an ab test comparing search performance between two variants. use to test different index configurations or search parameters and measure impact on click-through and conversion rates.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Browse Algolia Index
Tool to retrieve all records from an index. use when you need to export or iterate through an entire index dataset.
Attendee Response Changed
Polling trigger that fires when any attendee's RSVP changes to accepted, declined, or tentative. Returns attendee info and current status.
Clear Objects
Tool to clear records of an index without affecting settings. use when you need to completely wipe all objects (e.g., after a bulk reindex) while preserving index configuration.
Event Canceled or Deleted
Triggers when a Google Calendar event is cancelled or deleted. Returns minimal data: event_id, summary (if available), and cancellation timestamp.
Clear Rules
Tool to delete all rules in an index. use when you need to wipe all rules before re-creating them. use after confirming no critical rules require retention.
Event Starting Soon
Triggers when a calendar event is within a configured number of minutes from starting. Returns event details, time remaining, attendees, and join links when available.
Clicked Object IDs
Tool to send a click event to algolia to capture clicked items. use immediately after a user click outside of search contexts to report click events.
Calendar Event Changes
**SOON TO BE DEPRECATED** - Use Calendar Event Sync (polling trigger) instead. Real-time webhook trigger for calendar event changes. Returns event metadata only. For full event data, use Calendar Event Sync (polling trigger).
Clicked Object IDs After Search
Tool to send a click event after a search response. use when you want to report which items a user clicked in search results.
Event Created
Polling trigger that fires when a new calendar event is created. Returns event ID, summary, start/end times, and organizer info.
Converted Object IDs
Tool to send a conversion event for items outside of search context. use when tracking conversions on category pages or external flows unrelated to algolia search.
Calendar Event Sync
Polling trigger that returns full event data including details, attendees, and metadata. For real-time notifications with basic info, use Calendar Event Changes (webhook).
Copy Index
Tool to copy the specified index to a new index. use when you need to duplicate an existing index including records, settings, synonyms, and rules after confirming source and destination names.
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
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