Move approved search synonyms into Algolia
Keep search language current by turning each new, approved synonym row into an Algolia synonym update.
Trigger
New Rows in Google Sheet
Simple polling trigger that monitors Google Sheets for new rows. Detects when new rows are added and returns the complete row data. Perfect for triggering any workflow based on new sheet entries.
Action
Save Synonym
Tool to add or update a synonym in the specified index. use when you need programmatic upsert of search synonyms after index creation.
Why this helps
Search synonym requests can sit in a spreadsheet long after someone approves them.
- Apply approved synonym changes without copying them by hand.
- Keep the spreadsheet as the source of synonym requests.
- Get a run report when Notis processes a new row.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Google Sheets and Algolia once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation in Automations, New Automation, and give it a name.
- 3Tell Notis to save or update the Algolia synonym described by each new approved row, using the index and synonym details supplied there.
- 4Pick New Rows in Google Sheet as the trigger.
- 5Choose a report channel, then test with one real approved synonym row.
Questions about this workflow
What needs to be in the spreadsheet row?
Include the Algolia index name and the synonym details needed for the synonym you want saved.
Will it process a synonym before it is approved?
Instruct Notis to process only rows marked approved. Keep the approval indicator in the row.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
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