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Catch a connection issue while setting up the work that depends on Beamer.
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
Ping API
Tool to ping the beamer api. use when verifying api key authentication before making further requests.
Why this helps
An API connection problem discovered during a deadline or meeting adds avoidable friction.
- Verify Beamer API key authentication with a ping.
- Surface connection issues around a new piece of work.
- Avoid discovering access problems mid-task.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Google Calendar and Beamer once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation in Automations, New Automation.
- 3Describe the outcome: ping the Beamer API and report whether authentication succeeds when a new event is created.
- 4Pick the Google Calendar Event Created trigger and choose where run reports go.
- 5Test with one real newly created event.
Questions about this workflow
Does this verify a specific post or category?
No. Ping API verifies API key authentication; it does not validate specific content.
Does it change anything in Beamer?
No. The ping checks the API connection.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Google Calendar to Beamer. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Google Calendar triggers
Beamer actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Count Posts
Tool to count existing posts. use when you need the number of posts matching specific filters.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Get Category
Tool to retrieve a specific category by its id. use when you need to load metadata for a category before filtering or grouping posts by that category.
Attendee Response Changed
Polling trigger that fires when any attendee's RSVP changes to accepted, declined, or tentative. Returns attendee info and current status.
Get Feed
Tool to retrieve the url for your standalone feed. use after embedding to fetch the feed link for embedding or sharing.
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.
Get Feeds
Tool to retrieve the url for your feed. use when you need to embed or access your standalone feed.
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.
Get Feed URL
Tool to retrieve the url for your personalized feed. use after setting segmentation or language options to embed or redirect users.
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).
Get Notification
Tool to retrieve details of a specific notification by its unique notification id. use after obtaining the notification id to fetch its full details.
Event Created
Polling trigger that fires when a new calendar event is created. Returns event ID, summary, start/end times, and organizer info.
Get Notifications
Tool to fetch unread notifications. use after providing user context to retrieve and mark notifications as read.
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).
Get Post Comments
Tool to retrieve comments for a specific post. use after identifying the post id to list its comments.
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Google Calendar and Beamer, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
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