Check a destination before sharing a Slack file publicly
Verify the intended destination in a browser, then create a public URL for the specified Slack file when requested.
Trigger
Recurring schedule
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Action
Share file public url
Enables public sharing for an existing slack file by generating a publicly accessible url; this action does not create new files.
Why this helps
A file may need to be shared outside Slack, but publishing a public link without checking its destination can create confusion.
- Make public sharing conditional on a defined check.
- Create a Slack public URL for a specified file when needed.
- Keep the destination review close to the sharing decision.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Anchor browser and Slack once in Notis.
- 2Create an automation in plain language or open Automations, then choose New Automation.
- 3Specify the destination and the required access check, and ask Notis to share the file's public URL only when the check passes and public sharing is intended.
- 4Choose the Notis webhook trigger and select a channel for run reports.
- 5Test with one file and verify the resulting URL and access behavior.
Questions about this workflow
Does this create a new Slack file?
No. It enables public sharing for an existing Slack file and generates an accessible URL.
Can the browser prove that any person can access the file?
A browser check only supports the access conditions actually tested. Define the audience and test context clearly.
Should it share publicly by default?
No. State explicitly when public sharing is intended and require the defined check to pass.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Anchor browser to Slack. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Anchor browser triggers
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Recurring trigger
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