Send webhook field updates to CommCare ODK
Keep operational updates moving into the mobile data system as soon as they arrive.
Trigger
Webhook received
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
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
Field updates wait in integration queues while staff prepare compatible CommCare payloads.
- Reduces integration lag
- Creates valid unique submissions
- Supports mobile workflows
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect CommCare in Notis once.
- 2Create an automation that converts each webhook payload into ODK-compatible XML with required metadata.
- 3Choose a Notis webhook trigger.
- 4Pick a report channel and test with one real update.
Questions about this workflow
Does each update need a unique instance ID?
Yes. Instruct Notis to generate or validate a unique instanceID for every submission.
Can this accept TimelinesAI message text?
Yes, include that text in the webhook payload or trigger a separate TimelinesAI workflow.
When this happens · Trigger
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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.
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