Archive inactive Slack conversations with Bika
Keep Slack focused by closing conversations that Bika confirms are finished.
Trigger
Recurring schedule
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Action
Archive a Slack conversation
Archives a slack conversation by its id, rendering it read-only and hidden while retaining history, ideal for cleaning up inactive channels; be aware that some channels (like #general or certain dms) cannot be archived and this may impact connected integrations.
Why this helps
Old channels and conversations create visual noise and make active work harder to find.
- Reduce workspace clutter
- Preserve history while hiding inactive work
- Keep active channels easier to scan
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Bika.ai and Slack in Notis once.
- 2Create an automation that defines the Bika evidence for inactivity and the Slack conversation identifier.
- 3Tell Notis to archive only conversations confirmed inactive and report any skipped or protected conversation.
- 4Choose notis_cron, select a report channel, and test with one known inactive conversation.
Questions about this workflow
Does archiving delete history?
No. Archiving makes the conversation read-only and hidden while retaining its history.
Can protected conversations be skipped?
Yes. State exclusions such as general channels or critical conversations in the prompt.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Bika.ai to Slack. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Bika.ai triggers
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Recurring trigger
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