Check DeskTime availability before a tracking handoff
When an external process is about to hand work from Jira into time tracking, a webhook can prompt Notis to check whether DeskTime is responsive.
Trigger
Webhook received
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Action
Ping DeskTime API
Tool to check the api's availability and confirm the service is operational. use when you need to verify that the desktime api is reachable and responsive.
Why this helps
A tracking handoff can stall when the destination service is unavailable and nobody notices promptly.
- Check DeskTime responsiveness at a handoff point
- Make service availability visible through a run report
- Reduce uncertainty before a tracking routine
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect DeskTime once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation in the portal or from any Notis channel.
- 3Tell Notis to ping DeskTime and report whether the API is available.
- 4Choose a webhook trigger and choose where run reports go.
- 5Test by sending one real HTTP request and review the DeskTime check result.
Questions about this workflow
Does the Jira event call this workflow?
No. This workflow starts from an HTTP request to its Notis webhook trigger. An external process can send that request at the point it needs an availability check.
Does a successful ping start a timer?
No. This workflow checks API availability only. Starting or stopping tracking requires a separate workflow using the corresponding DeskTime action.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Jira to Desktime. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Jira triggers
Desktime actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
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Ping DeskTime API
Tool to check the api's availability and confirm the service is operational. use when you need to verify that the desktime api is reachable and responsive.
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When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
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