Retry CommCare ODK submissions automatically
Give failed mobile submissions a controlled second chance without rebuilding them by hand.
Trigger
Recurring schedule
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Action
Submit Form ODK Compatible
Tool to submit form data using ODK-compatible endpoint for Android client compatibility. Use when submitting XForm data to CommCare. Requires properly formatted XML with metadata including unique instanceID.
Why this helps
Temporary failures leave valid field data stuck in a retry queue.
- Reduces lost processing time
- Keeps retry work organized
- Shows unresolved errors clearly
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect CommCare in Notis once.
- 2Create an automation that validates the supplied retry queue and resubmits eligible ODK forms with their unique instance IDs.
- 3Choose a Notis cron trigger and set the retry cadence.
- 4Select the report channel and test one failed submission.
Questions about this workflow
Will it retry every failure forever?
Set a retry limit or eligibility rule in the prompt and report records that exceed it.
What metadata is required?
Use properly formatted XML with required metadata including a unique instanceID.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Timelinesai to CommCare. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Timelinesai triggers
CommCare actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
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Submit Form ODK Compatible
Tool to submit form data using ODK-compatible endpoint for Android client compatibility. Use when submitting XForm data to CommCare. Requires properly formatted XML with metadata including unique instanceID.
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Timelinesai and CommCare, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
When this happens · Trigger
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