See local options before heading out
A scheduled nearby lookup can turn an errand route into a chance to combine useful stops.
Trigger
Recurring schedule
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Action
Retrieve nearby places v3
The getnearbyplaces endpoint retrieves a list of places near a specified location, primarily supporting check-in use cases and local discovery. it returns points of interest (pois) including lower quality results not found in the standard place search, enhancing location-based experiences with additional data like photos, reviews, and tips. this endpoint is ideal for applications seeking to provide users with a comprehensive view of their surroundings, including less prominent or newer locations. while it offers a broader range of results, it may sacrifice some precision compared to more focused search endpoints. use this when you want to offer users a diverse array of nearby options, particularly for social check-in features or exploratory local recommendations.
Why this helps
Small errands can consume extra trips when nearby useful places are not considered beforehand.
- Surfaces nearby points of interest before a trip out.
- Can help combine errands with a useful stop.
- Reduces last-minute route decisions.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Telegram and Foursquare to Notis once through the portal.
- 2Create an automation or ask Notis to retrieve places near your regular errand area.
- 3Set a recurring schedule and choose Telegram as the run reporting channel.
- 4Test the location and result format with one real run.
Questions about this workflow
Can this plan my route?
No. It retrieves nearby places; review the results and decide how they fit your route.
Can I change the timing?
Choose the recurring schedule that fits your errand routine when creating the automation.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Telegram to Foursquare. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Telegram triggers
Foursquare actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Retrieve nearby places v3
The getnearbyplaces endpoint retrieves a list of places near a specified location, primarily supporting check-in use cases and local discovery. it returns points of interest (pois) including lower quality results not found in the standard place search, enhancing location-based experiences with additional data like photos, reviews, and tips. this endpoint is ideal for applications seeking to provide users with a comprehensive view of their surroundings, including less prominent or newer locations. while it offers a broader range of results, it may sacrifice some precision compared to more focused search endpoints. use this when you want to offer users a diverse array of nearby options, particularly for social check-in features or exploratory local recommendations.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Retrieve place photos by id
Retrieves photos associated with a specific place in foursquare's database. this endpoint allows you to access user-generated images for a particular point of interest (poi) using its unique foursquare id (fsq id). it's useful for enhancing your application with visual content related to locations, such as restaurants, landmarks, or businesses. the endpoint returns photo data that can be used to construct image urls for display. keep in mind that the number and quality of photos may vary depending on the popularity and user engagement of the place. this tool should be used when you need to display or analyze visual information about a specific location in your application.
New Message Received
Triggered when your bot receives a new message in a private chat, group, or supergroup. To receive every message in a group, Privacy Mode must be disabled for the bot in BotFather.
Retrieve places by id
Retrieves detailed information about a specific place using its unique foursquare id (fsq id). this endpoint provides comprehensive data about a venue, including its name, address, category, ratings, tips, photos, and other relevant information. it's particularly useful when you need in-depth details about a known location, such as for displaying venue profiles or gathering specific place attributes. the endpoint should be used when you have a valid fsq id and require the most up-to-date and complete information about that place. note that this endpoint focuses on individual place details and does not provide search functionality or lists of multiple venues.
New Channel Post
Triggered when a new post is published to a channel where your bot is an administrator.
Retrieve place tips using fsq id
Retrieves user-generated tips for a specific place in the foursquare database. this endpoint allows you to fetch valuable insights and experiences shared by foursquare users about a particular venue. it's useful for enhancing location-based applications with real user feedback, helping users make informed decisions about places they might visit. the endpoint returns a list of tips, which may include information such as the tip text, the user who created it, and potentially a timestamp or rating.
Callback Query Received
Triggered when a user taps an inline keyboard button attached to one of your bot's messages.
Search places api request
The getplacessearch endpoint allows you to search for places in the foursquare database based on various criteria such as location, keywords, and categories. this tool is ideal for discovering nearby points of interest or finding specific venues. it returns a list of places matching the specified parameters, providing essential information about each location. use this endpoint for location-based features or gathering venue information in a specific area.
Message Edited
Triggered when a message in a chat your bot can see is edited by its sender.
New Chat Member
Triggered when a new member joins a group or supergroup the bot belongs to, including when the bot itself is added.
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