Start an activity watch from a new inbox message
Turn an inbox request into a monitored activity channel.
Trigger
New Gmail Message Received Trigger
Triggers when a new message is received in Gmail.
Action
Activities Watch
Tool to start a notification channel to watch activities for a specified user and application. Use when needing to receive push notifications for user activity; call after OAuth credentials and webhook endpoint are set up.
Why this helps
Requests to monitor activity can sit idle while setup details are gathered manually.
- Start monitoring from an actionable request
- Reduce setup handoffs
- Create a clear activity watch report
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Google Super and Currents api in Notis.
- 2Create an automation describing the watch setup and required inputs.
- 3Pick New Gmail Message Received Trigger as the trigger.
- 4Choose a report channel and test with one message containing valid credentials and webhook details.
Questions about this workflow
What must the message contain?
The instruction should include or point to the required user, application, OAuth credentials, and webhook endpoint.
Will it watch without a webhook?
No. Currents requires OAuth credentials and a webhook endpoint before the watch can start.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
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Google Super triggers
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Recurring trigger
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Tool to start a notification channel to watch activities for a specified user and application. Use when needing to receive push notifications for user activity; call after OAuth credentials and webhook endpoint are set up.
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