Record YouTube activity with CommCare ODK
Turn a defined channel signal into structured field data with one automation.
Trigger
New YouTube Activity
Triggers when a new activity is detected on a YouTube channel.
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
Manual transcription from channel monitoring creates delays and inconsistent records.
- Reduces manual transcription
- Uses an Android compatible endpoint
- Creates consistent activity records
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect YouTube and CommCare in Notis once.
- 2Create an automation with your ODK XML template, instanceID rule, and criteria for recording activity.
- 3Pick New YouTube Activity as the trigger.
- 4Choose where run reports go and test with one qualifying event.
Questions about this workflow
Is this different from a standard OpenRosa submission?
Yes. This workflow uses the ODK compatible CommCare action and its endpoint requirements.
Who supplies the form structure?
You provide the valid XForm structure and metadata rules in the automation instruction.
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.
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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.
Youtube and CommCare, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
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