Retire an unused Cloudflare ruleset on a schedule
Keep your Cloudflare configuration focused by reviewing unused rulesets regularly.
Trigger
Recurring schedule
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Action
Delete Ruleset
Tool to delete all versions of a ruleset. Use when you need to remove a ruleset from an account or zone after confirming no references exist.
Why this helps
Unused rulesets increase cognitive load and can complicate future security changes.
- Reduce unused configuration
- Require dependency confirmation
- Create a repeatable retirement process
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Cloudflare api key in Notis.
- 2Create an automation for scheduled ruleset retirement reviews.
- 3Describe the ruleset IDs and require confirmation that no references exist.
- 4Pick a recurring schedule and choose a report channel.
- 5Test with one approved unused ruleset.
Questions about this workflow
Is deletion reversible?
Deletion removes all versions, so require a confirmed review before running.
Can it report candidates without deleting?
Use the instruction to review and report candidates first, then run deletion only after approval.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Google Slides to Cloudflare api key. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Google Slides triggers
Cloudflare api key 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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New Slide Added
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Create Ruleset
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Delete DNS Record
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Delete DNSSEC
Tool to delete DNSSEC records for a zone. Use after disabling DNSSEC at the registrar to remove DNSSEC configuration.
Delete Rule from Ruleset
Tool to delete a specific rule from a ruleset. Use when you need to remove an outdated or incorrect rule from an account or zone ruleset after confirming IDs.
Delete Ruleset
Tool to delete all versions of a ruleset. Use when you need to remove a ruleset from an account or zone after confirming no references exist.
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Google Slides and Cloudflare api key, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
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