Find related records when a Salesforce contact changes
A contact update can be a cue to check the records that may need attention in Algolia. Notis searches the index and reports what it finds.
Trigger
Contact Updated
Triggers when an existing Salesforce Contact record is modified. Emits changed fields alongside relevant timestamps.
Action
Search Algolia Index
Tool to perform a search on a specified algolia index. use after confirming the index name. example: searchindex(index name='contacts', query='apple', search params={'hitsperpage':10})
Why this helps
Contact changes can leave teams unsure which indexed records or search results need a second look.
- Check an existing index when contact details change.
- Bring related search records into the same run report.
- Reduce manual context switching during contact follow-up.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Salesforce and Algolia once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation in the portal or tell Notis to create one, with a name and an instruction to search the chosen Algolia index for records related to the changed contact and report the findings.
- 3Pick the Salesforce Contact Updated trigger.
- 4Choose where run reports should go, then test with one real contact example.
Questions about this workflow
What does the search use to find related records?
Describe the contact details or terms Notis should use in the instruction. The chosen index must contain useful searchable data.
Does this update the Algolia records it finds?
No. This workflow searches the index and reports findings. Use an update action in a separate workflow if you need to change records.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Salesforce to Algolia. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Salesforce triggers
Algolia actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
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