Submit mobile case forms from a webhook
Keep external intake systems connected to CommCare mobile workflows.
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
Mobile teams wait when external systems cannot deliver data in the format CommCare expects.
- Faster mobile updates
- Reliable XML formatting
- Fewer integration handoffs
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect CommCare in Notis.
- 2Create a webhook automation for mobile case forms.
- 3Tell Notis to submit each incoming payload through the ODK compatible endpoint with a unique instance ID.
- 4Choose the Notis webhook trigger.
- 5Select a report channel and test one payload.
Questions about this workflow
Can this support Android clients?
Yes. The action is designed for ODK compatible endpoint submissions used by Android clients.
What if metadata is incomplete?
Notis should report the missing metadata instead of submitting an invalid form.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Typeform to CommCare. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Typeform triggers
CommCare actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
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