Remove an obsolete Bolna file from Slack
Keep shared voice artifacts current when a file must be removed.
Trigger
Webhook received
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Action
Delete a file by ID
Permanently deletes an existing file from a slack workspace using its unique file id; this action is irreversible and also removes any associated comments or shares.
Why this helps
Outdated or incorrect files remain discoverable after they should be retired.
- Remove outdated references
- Keep shared files accurate
- Make cleanup repeatable
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Bolna and Slack in Notis once.
- 2Create a new automation and name it.
- 3Tell Notis the exact Slack file id and the confirmation rule for deletion.
- 4Pick the webhook trigger and choose where run reports go.
- 5Test it with one approved obsolete file.
Questions about this workflow
Is file deletion reversible?
No. Slack file deletion permanently removes the file and associated comments or shares.
How should approval be handled?
Include an explicit approval marker in the incoming payload before allowing the action.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Bolna to Slack. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Bolna triggers
Slack actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
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