Check Slack remote file details from Bika
Verify that shared asset references still point to the right Slack metadata.
Trigger
Webhook received
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Action
Get remote file
Retrieve information about a remote file added to slack.
Why this helps
External asset links can be copied between systems without a quick way to verify their Slack reference.
- Verify shared references
- Reduce broken handoffs
- Keep asset records accurate
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Bika.ai and Slack in Notis once.
- 2Create an automation and describe how the Bika record identifies the Slack remote file.
- 3Tell Notis to retrieve the remote file information and report the metadata needed for verification.
- 4Choose notis_webhook, select a report channel, and test with one real asset reference.
Questions about this workflow
What does this action retrieve?
It retrieves information about a remote file previously added to Slack.
Does it download the external file?
No. It returns Slack's remote file information for review.
When this happens · Trigger
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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.
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