Submit a CommCare form from an incoming webhook
Give internal tools a dependable path to submit complete CommCare forms through Notis.
Trigger
Webhook received
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Action
Submit Form to CommCare
Tool to submit an XForm to CommCare following the OpenRosa standard. Use when you need to submit form data with complete XML including required metadata fields (deviceID, timeStart, timeEnd, username, userID, instanceID).
Why this helps
Teams lose time maintaining one off scripts for every system that needs to send a CommCare form.
- Standardize incoming form requests
- Preserve required OpenRosa metadata
- Reduce custom connector maintenance
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect CommCare in Notis once.
- 2Create a webhook automation describing the XForm and metadata expected in the request.
- 3Tell Notis to submit the complete XML and report validation errors clearly.
- 4Pick the Notis webhook trigger.
- 5Choose a report channel and test with one representative payload.
Questions about this workflow
What metadata must the XML include?
The OpenRosa action requires complete XML with fields such as deviceID, timeStart, timeEnd, username, userID, and instanceID.
Can the webhook send partial XML?
No. The automation needs enough information to produce a complete valid XForm submission.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
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Mailchimp triggers
CommCare actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
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When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
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