Get competitor data instantly when discussing competition
Mention a competitor and watch their keywords and rankings appear in your thread -- no switching needed.
Trigger
Comment Received Trigger
Triggered when a comment is received.
Action
Fetch competitors overview
Retrieves a comprehensive overview of competitor data in relation to keyword rankings and organic search performance. this endpoint is part of ahrefs' rank tracker feature and provides a comparative analysis of your website against multiple competitors. it offers insights into keyword positions, traffic share, and serp features across all tracked keywords. use this endpoint when you need a high-level view of your seo performance relative to your competitors. the data returned helps identify ranking opportunities, track your market share in organic search, and understand how you stack up against your competition in terms of visibility and traffic. note that this endpoint may have limitations on the number of competitors it compares against and the historical data range available.
Why this helps
A team member mentions a competitor in a comment and the conversation stops while someone fetches competitive data from Ahrefs. Momentum dies and context gets lost.
- Competitive data appears in the conversation thread
- No pause or context-switch needed
- Team stays aligned on competitor positioning
- Reduces dropped discussion threads
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Linear and Ahrefs to Notis (one-time setup).
- 2Create an Automation named 'Fetch competitor data on mention'.
- 3Set the Prompt: 'When someone mentions a competitor domain or brand in a Linear comment, retrieve the competitors overview data from Ahrefs and post it as a reply.'
- 4Select Trigger: 'Comment Received'.
- 5Pick your notification channel and test by mentioning a competitor in an issue comment -- data should appear immediately.
Questions about this workflow
How does Notis know which competitor was mentioned?
Mention the domain or brand name explicitly: 'Our competitor is example.com' or 'We should analyze [CompetitorBrand].' Notis recognizes the pattern.
What if multiple competitors are mentioned in one comment?
Notis retrieves data for each one mentioned and posts a summary of all competitors in the response.
Can I limit this to specific competitor domains?
Yes. Ask Notis: 'Only trigger when these specific competitors are mentioned: [list domains].' Notis will ignore casual mentions of other sites.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Linear to Ahrefs. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Linear triggers
Ahrefs actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Backlinks stats retrieval
Retrieves comprehensive backlink statistics for a specified website or url using ahrefs' site explorer tool. this endpoint provides crucial data for seo analysis, including the total number of backlinks, referring domains, and potentially the domain rating (dr). it's essential for understanding a site's link profile, assessing its seo performance, and conducting competitive analysis. the tool is particularly useful when users need detailed insights into a website's backlink structure or when comparing the backlink profiles of multiple domains. note that the data returned is based on ahrefs' extensive web crawl and may not include very recent backlinks.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Batch Url Analysis
Performs a batch analysis on multiple urls or domains using ahrefs' powerful seo metrics. this endpoint allows users to retrieve key seo data for up to 100 targets simultaneously, streamlining the process of analyzing multiple websites or pages. it's particularly useful for comparing competitors, analyzing site sections, or processing large sets of urls efficiently. the endpoint offers customization options for selecting specific metrics, filtering by country, and choosing the calculation mode for volume-based metrics. while it provides comprehensive data, users should be aware of the 100-target limit per request and ensure they have sufficient api quota for large-scale analyses.
Comment Received Trigger
Triggered when a comment is received.
Domain rating for site explorer
Retrieves the domain rating (dr) for a specified domain. domain rating is an ahrefs metric that measures the strength and authority of a website's backlink profile on a logarithmic scale from 0 to 100. this endpoint should be used when you need to quickly assess the overall seo strength of a domain based on its backlink profile. it's particularly useful for competitive analysis, link building research, and evaluating potential partnership opportunities. the tool provides a single, easy-to-understand metric but does not offer detailed information about the backlinks themselves or other seo factors. for more comprehensive backlink analysis, consider using other ahrefs endpoints that provide more detailed backlink data.
Issue Created Trigger
Triggered when a new issue is created.
Domain rating history
Retrieves the historical domain rating (dr) data for a specified domain over time. this endpoint is part of ahrefs' site explorer tool and provides insights into how a domain's authority has changed. it's useful for tracking the impact of seo efforts, analyzing competitors, or understanding long-term trends in domain strength. the tool returns a time series of domain rating values, allowing users to visualize changes in a domain's perceived authority according to ahrefs' metrics. it should be used when analyzing the historical performance of a domain in terms of its overall seo strength and backlink profile quality. note that this endpoint focuses solely on domain rating and does not provide other metrics like backlink counts or organic traffic data.
Issue Updated Trigger
Triggered when an issue is updated. For example labels are changed, issue status is changed, etc.
Explore keywords overview
Retrieves a comprehensive overview of keyword data from ahrefs' keywords explorer tool. this endpoint provides essential insights for seo professionals and content strategists, offering a summary of key metrics such as search volume, keyword difficulty, and potential traffic. it's ideal for users looking to get a quick snapshot of keyword performance and opportunities without diving into specific keyword details. the overview likely includes aggregate data and trends, helping users to make informed decisions about their keyword strategy. while it offers a broad perspective, it may not provide in-depth analysis of individual keywords. use this endpoint when you need a high-level view of your keyword landscape or to identify general trends in your niche.
Private Team Comment Created
Fires when a new comment is posted on an issue in a private Linear team (polled with the connected user's token).
Explore keyword volume by country
Retrieves the search volume data for specified keywords across different countries using ahrefs' keywords explorer tool. this endpoint allows users to obtain accurate search volume information, helping in keyword research and content strategy planning for specific geographic regions. it's particularly useful for seo professionals and content marketers looking to optimize their targeting for different markets. the endpoint provides monthly search volume data, which can be used to gauge the popularity and potential traffic of keywords in various countries. note that the data is based on ahrefs' extensive database and may not always exactly match real-time google search volumes.
Private Team Issue Created
Fires when a new issue appears in a private Linear team (polled with the connected user's token).
Explore linked domains of a site
Retrieves a list of external domains that the specified target website or url links to, using ahrefs' site explorer functionality. this endpoint is crucial for analyzing a website's external linking structure, which can provide insights into its content strategy, partnerships, and overall seo approach. it's particularly useful for competitive analysis, link building strategies, and identifying potential opportunities or risks in a website's outbound link profile. the endpoint returns detailed information about each linked domain, including the number of links pointing to it from the target site.
Private Team Issue Properties Updated
Fires when properties on an issue change in a private Linear team (polled with the connected user's token).
Explore matching terms for keywords
The keywords explorer matching terms endpoint retrieves a list of keyword phrases that match or contain the specified keyword from ahrefs' vast database. this tool is part of ahrefs' keyword explorer functionality and is designed to assist in comprehensive keyword research for seo purposes. it returns matching terms along with their relevant metrics such as search volume, keyword difficulty, and potential traffic. this endpoint is particularly useful when expanding a seed keyword list, finding long-tail variations, or discovering closely related search terms. the tool takes into account the specified country for localized results, allowing for targeted keyword strategies in different markets. it's important to note that while this tool provides valuable keyword suggestions, it should be used in conjunction with other ahrefs features for a complete seo strategy.
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