Reuse the research structure you already have
A collection lookup after a source extraction can prevent scattered knowledge and make the next step easier to choose.
Trigger
Webhook received
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Action
List Collections
Tool to list collections. use after authenticating with your api key to page through collections.
Why this helps
Starting a new research task often means pausing to remember whether a related collection already exists.
- Check for a related collection before creating another
- Reduce duplicate research spaces
- Keep source work connected to existing themes
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Piloterr and Needle to Notis once through the portal.
- 2Create an automation in the portal or ask Notis to check collections when an extraction result arrives.
- 3Use one plain-language instruction to compare the extraction topic with collection names and report the closest match or no match.
- 4Choose an incoming webhook trigger and a channel for run reports.
- 5Test with one real extraction topic and inspect the match.
Questions about this workflow
Will this create a collection when there is no match?
No. It only lists collections and reports whether a likely match exists.
Can it inspect the extracted page content?
This package uses the collection-list action; the workflow can only use details included in the incoming Piloterr request.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Piloterr to Needle. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Piloterr triggers
Needle actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Create Collection
Tool to create a new collection. use after confirming the collection name.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Delete files from a collection
Tool to delete files from a specific collection by providing file ids. use after confirming valid file ids to remove from the collection.
Get collection stats
Tool to retrieve statistics for a specific collection by its id. use when you need document count, index size, and timestamps after confirming the collection exists.
List Collection Files
Tool to list all files within a specific collection by its id. use when you have a collection id and need to retrieve its files. supports pagination.
List Collections
Tool to list collections. use after authenticating with your api key to page through collections.
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Piloterr and Needle, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
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