Make a Slack discussion easy to revisit
When a Beamer update needs discussion, add a simple reaction to the relevant Slack message as a review cue.
Trigger
Webhook received
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Action
Add reaction to message
Adds a specified emoji reaction to an existing message in a slack channel, identified by its timestamp; does not remove or retrieve reactions.
Why this helps
A useful discussion about a product update can disappear in busy channels before the team returns to it.
- Make a relevant discussion easier to spot.
- Add a lightweight review cue without another post.
- Connect product activity to an existing Slack conversation.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Beamer and Slack once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation in Automations, New Automation, or tell Notis to create one from any channel.
- 3Describe the outcome: use the request and Beamer activity to identify the relevant Slack message, then add a chosen reaction as a review cue.
- 4Choose a webhook trigger and select where run reports should go.
- 5Test with one real example, including a Slack message timestamp and channel when needed.
Questions about this workflow
Can this react to any message in Slack?
The action needs an existing message in a channel, identified by its timestamp. Provide enough context in the request for Notis to find the intended message.
Does it create a Beamer announcement?
No. Beamer provides the source context in this workflow. The Slack action adds a reaction to an existing message.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Beamer to Slack. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Beamer 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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Add reaction to message
Adds a specified emoji reaction to an existing message in a slack channel, identified by its timestamp; does not remove or retrieve reactions.
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
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When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
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