Check Contentful access before planned content work
For meetings that depend on a Contentful management task, have Notis check whether it can retrieve a CMA token and report the result.
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
Get CMA Token
Tool to retrieve a Contentful Management API (CMA) access token. Use when making CMA calls to ensure valid authorization.
Why this helps
Teams can reach a content review only to discover they have not confirmed API access for the planned work.
- Check token retrieval when a relevant event appears
- Surface access readiness ahead of planned work
- Flag when an authorized token is unavailable
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Google Calendar and Contentful in the Notis portal once.
- 2Create an automation in Notis Automations or tell Notis in plain language from a connected channel.
- 3Ask Notis to retrieve a Contentful CMA token for relevant new meetings and report whether retrieval succeeded.
- 4Choose Event Created as the trigger and select where run reports should go.
- 5Test with one real event associated with a planned Contentful management task.
Questions about this workflow
Does retrieving a CMA token publish or update content?
No. This action retrieves a token for CMA authorization; it does not itself publish or update entries.
Should I use this for every calendar event?
Use an instruction that identifies the meetings associated with planned Contentful management work. The trigger itself fires when a new event is created.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Google Calendar to Contentful graphql. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Google Calendar triggers
Contentful graphql actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Get CMA Token
Tool to retrieve a Contentful Management API (CMA) access token. Use when making CMA calls to ensure valid authorization.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
GraphQL Content API Persisted Query
Tool to execute a persisted GraphQL query via its SHA256 hash. Use after registering a query hash to run cached queries by hash. On first call include full query text; thereafter invoke with only hash and variables.
Attendee Response Changed
Polling trigger that fires when any attendee's RSVP changes to accepted, declined, or tentative. Returns attendee info and current status.
GraphQL Content API Query
Tool to execute a GraphQL query against a specified space and environment. Use when fetching Contentful content via GraphQL after obtaining or providing a valid token.
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.
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.
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).
Event Created
Polling trigger that fires when a new calendar event is created. Returns event ID, summary, start/end times, and organizer info.
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).
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Google Calendar and Contentful graphql, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
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