Find where a data signal belongs in Slack
Check an incoming signal and search Slack channels by criteria you define, so the follow-up has a clear place to start.
Trigger
Webhook received
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Action
Find channels
Find channels in a slack workspace by any criteria - name, topic, purpose, or description.
Why this helps
When a signal arrives, finding the right existing channel can interrupt focused work.
- Search for existing channels using defined criteria.
- Reduce time spent deciding where to discuss a signal.
- Keep the channel search grounded in available result details.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect API Ninjas and Slack once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation in Automations, New Automation, and give it a name.
- 3In one instruction, describe the API Ninjas check and the channel name, topic, purpose, or description criteria to find.
- 4Pick a webhook trigger and choose where run reports should go.
- 5Test with one real example and confirm the returned channels are relevant.
Questions about this workflow
Does this post a message to a channel?
No. This workflow finds channels only. A separate Slack message action would be needed to post an update.
What if no channel matches?
Specify how Notis should report that no match was found. The available action searches for channels and does not create one.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Api ninjas to Slack. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Api ninjas triggers
Slack actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
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Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
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Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Api ninjas and Slack, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
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