Make Ably-linked files discoverable in Slack
When an Ably event includes a useful external file, add its reference to Slack so teammates can find and share it there.
Trigger
Webhook received
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Action
Add a remote file
Adds a reference to an external file (e.g., google drive, dropbox) to slack for discovery and sharing, requiring a unique `external id` and an `external url` accessible by slack.
Why this helps
Useful files linked from agent activity can remain buried outside the team's Slack discovery flow.
- Make external references discoverable from Slack
- Reuse the file URL and identifier supplied with the event
- Reduce copy-and-paste between activity and team tools
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Ably and Slack to Notis once in the portal.
- 2Create an automation in the portal or tell Notis in plain language.
- 3In one instruction, ask Notis to add an external file reference when an Ably event provides a unique file ID and a URL accessible by Slack.
- 4Choose the Notis webhook as the trigger and select where run reports should go.
- 5Test with one real file reference that Slack can access.
Questions about this workflow
What information must the event include?
It needs a unique external file ID and a URL accessible by Slack.
Does this upload the file to Slack?
No. It adds a reference to an external file for discovery and sharing.
When this happens · Trigger
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Supported Triggers and Actions
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Recurring trigger
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Add a remote file
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