Turn new sheet categories into Canny tags
When your feedback categories change, Notis can create a corresponding tag in Canny for future organization.
Trigger
Data Validation Rule Changed
Triggers when data validation rules change (added/updated/removed) in a Google Spreadsheet. Uses snapshot-based diffing to detect changes between polls.
Action
Create Tag
Tool to create a new tag. use when you have the boardid and tag name and need to categorize posts.
Why this helps
A new category in a sheet can be used inconsistently if the matching Canny tag is never created.
- Keep feedback categories consistent across the sheet and Canny.
- Make new categories available for post organization.
- Avoid creating tags for validation changes that are only administrative.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Google Sheets and Canny once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation in the portal or tell Notis from any channel what outcome you want.
- 3In one instruction, ask Notis to create a Canny tag only when a validation change represents a new category, using its name and board ID from an available source.
- 4Pick Data Validation Rule Changed as the trigger and choose where run reports should go.
- 5Test with one real validation change that represents a category you want to add.
Questions about this workflow
Does a validation change always identify a tag name?
The trigger detects rule changes. Ensure the category name and board ID are available in the event context or another source Notis can access.
Could this create duplicate tags?
Tell Notis to check whether the intended tag already exists before creating it, using available Canny information.
When this happens · Trigger
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Google Sheets to Canny. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Google Sheets triggers
Canny actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
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Webhook trigger
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Data Validation Rule Changed
Triggers when data validation rules change (added/updated/removed) in a Google Spreadsheet. Uses snapshot-based diffing to detect changes between polls.
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Create Post
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Filtered Range Values Changed
Polling trigger that monitors Google Sheets filtered ranges for value changes. Uses snapshot-based diffing to detect when values matching a data filter change. Emits the matched values when changes are detected.
Create Tag
Tool to create a new tag. use when you have the boardid and tag name and need to categorize posts.
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