Route webhook data into CommCare ODK
Connect lightweight intake tools to a CommCare-compatible mobile submission flow.
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
Small tools and forms collect useful data but lack a direct, consistent path into CommCare.
- Connect simple tools to CommCare
- Preserve a consistent XML format
- Reduce manual mobile entry
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect CommCare in Notis once.
- 2Create an automation named Webhook to CommCare ODK.
- 3Tell Notis to convert each payload into valid ODK-compatible XML with a unique instance ID and report any missing required metadata.
- 4Pick a webhook trigger and provide its endpoint to the sending system.
- 5Choose a report channel and test with one real payload.
Questions about this workflow
Is an instance ID required?
Yes. The ODK-compatible submission must include a unique instance ID.
Can the sender remain unchanged?
Usually, if it can send an HTTP request containing the values your CommCare form requires.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Zendesk to CommCare. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Zendesk 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 User Created
Triggered when a new user is created in Zendesk.
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 Zendesk Ticket
Triggers when a new ticket is created in a specified Zendesk view.
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.
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.
Zendesk and CommCare, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
When this happens · Trigger
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