Keep your Algolia event records in sync with calendar changes
When a meeting changes, update its existing search record so you do not have to remember to maintain a separate event catalog.
Trigger
Event Updated
Triggers when an existing Google Calendar event is modified. Returns the event ID, change type, and the specific fields that changed with their previous and new values.
Action
Partial Update Objects
Tool to partially update multiple records in the specified index. use when you need to change only selected fields of many objects without replacing entire records. use after confirming objectids and desired updates.
Why this helps
Calendar edits can leave searchable event details stale, making it harder to find the right meeting information later.
- Refresh changed details automatically
- Reduce manual catalog maintenance
- Keep event search results aligned with calendar updates
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, including that the existing Algolia record uses the Google Calendar event ID as its object ID.
- 4Pick the Calendar Event Updated trigger and choose where run reports should go.
- 5Test with one real updated event and confirm its existing Algolia record changes as expected.
Questions about this workflow
Does this create a new Algolia record?
No. It partially updates an existing record. The matching object ID must already exist in the index.
What identifier should the existing record use?
For this workflow, use the Google Calendar event ID as the Algolia object ID, or provide another reliable matching rule in your instruction.
What does the trigger provide?
It provides the event ID, change type, and the specific fields that changed with their previous and new values.
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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.
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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).
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Converted Object IDs
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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.
Google Calendar and Algolia, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
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