Use Slack thread replies to shape browser follow-up
Let the thread's replies point the browser check toward the question the team still needs answered.
Trigger
Recurring schedule
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Action
Retrieve conversation replies
Retrieves replies to a specific parent message in a slack conversation, using the channel id and the parent message's timestamp (`ts`).
Why this helps
Important clarifications often live in thread replies, while follow-up research only sees the top-level message.
- Include clarifications that appear in thread replies.
- Direct recurring browser checks toward unresolved questions.
- Avoid asking the team to restate its context.
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 Slack channel and parent message timestamp, then tell Notis how to use the replies to guide the browser follow-up.
- 4Choose a recurring Notis schedule and select a channel for run reports.
- 5Test with one thread that contains a known question and check the resulting research.
Questions about this workflow
What does Slack need to retrieve replies?
The channel ID and parent message timestamp are required. Make them available in the automation context.
Does fetching replies post a response?
No. It reads replies for context. This workflow does not send a new Slack message.
What if there are no replies?
Have Notis proceed only if the parent message itself contains enough direction, or report that the thread has no additional context.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
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
Slack actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
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