Create CommCare Location Reference Tables
Keep location references consistent across the program with task driven setup.
Trigger
New Task Created
Trigger when a new task is added to Todoist.
Action
Submit Form to CommCare
Tool to submit an XForm to CommCare following the OpenRosa standard. Use when you need to submit form data with complete XML including required metadata fields (deviceID, timeStart, timeEnd, username, userID, instanceID).
Why this helps
Location data drifts when updates depend on manual copying between planning tools and CommCare.
- Improves reference consistency
- Reduces duplicate maintenance
- Makes setup requests actionable
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Todoist and CommCare once in Notis.
- 2Create an automation describing the location lookup table outcome.
- 3Select New Task Created as the trigger.
- 4Choose where run reports are delivered.
- 5Test with one location data task.
Questions about this workflow
Can this replace CommCare location configuration?
It creates a lookup table; other CommCare configuration may still be required for your specific app.
What if the location list is incomplete?
Notis reports missing details before attempting the action.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Todoist to CommCare. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Todoist triggers
CommCare actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
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Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Create Web User Invitation
Tool to create an invitation for a new web user in CommCare. Use when you need to invite a user with specific role and permissions. Requires 'Edit Web Users & Edit Access API' permissions.
New Task Created
Trigger when a new task is added to Todoist.
List Reports
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Single Sign On
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Submit Form to CommCare
Tool to submit an XForm to CommCare following the OpenRosa standard. Use when you need to submit form data with complete XML including required metadata fields (deviceID, timeStart, timeEnd, username, userID, instanceID).
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.
Todoist and CommCare, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
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