Create CommCare reference data from a subscriber signal
Turn a new relationship signal into a structured reference data setup.
Trigger
New YouTube Channel Subscription
Triggers when a new channel is subscribed.
Action
List Reports
Tool to retrieve available reports configured in a CommCare project. Use when you need to discover what reports exist before downloading report data via the Download Report Data API.
Why this helps
Teams notice new partner or audience signals but postpone the reference data needed for follow-up.
- Starts reference data work at the right moment
- Creates a reusable CommCare structure
- Reduces delayed setup tasks
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect YouTube and CommCare in Notis once.
- 2Create an automation describing the lookup table purpose, reference data, and subscription condition.
- 3Pick New YouTube Channel Subscription as the trigger.
- 4Choose a report channel and test with one real subscription.
Questions about this workflow
Does the subscription contain all lookup values?
Only use values present in the event or supplied by you; missing values should be reported.
What permission is needed?
The CommCare account needs permission to edit apps and create lookup tables.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Youtube to CommCare. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Youtube triggers
CommCare actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Create Lookup Table
Tool to create a new lookup table in a CommCare domain. Use when you need to set up reference data structures like product catalogs, price lists, or configuration tables. Requires 'Edit Apps' permission.
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 YouTube Activity
Triggers when a new activity is detected on a YouTube channel.
List Reports
Tool to retrieve available reports configured in a CommCare project. Use when you need to discover what reports exist before downloading report data via the Download Report Data API.
New Item in YouTube Playlist
Triggers when a new item is added to a YouTube playlist.
Single Sign On
Tool to validate login credentials and retrieve user profile for a mobile worker or web user. Use when you need to authenticate a user and obtain their profile information including roles, permissions, locations, and configuration details.
New Playlist in YouTube Channel
Triggers when a new playlist is added to a YouTube channel.
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).
New YouTube Channel Subscription
Triggers when a new channel is subscribed.
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.
Youtube and CommCare, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Save your first hour today.
7-day trial of any paid plan, with 20$ of usage included.
No card. Works with personal or business CommCare.