Make Botster failures stand out in Slack
When a Botster webhook reports a failure, Notis can flag the relevant Slack update with a reaction so it is easier to find and follow up.
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 failed collection run can blend into routine updates, leaving you to discover the problem late or repeat checks by hand.
- Make failure updates more visible in an existing conversation.
- Reduce manual scanning of routine run messages.
- Keep attention focused on runs that need follow-up.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Botster and Slack once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation in Automations, New Automation, or tell Notis to create it from any channel.
- 3In one instruction, ask Notis to inspect each webhook payload and add a chosen reaction to the relevant Slack message when the run failed.
- 4Choose the notis_webhook trigger and select where run reports should go.
- 5Test with one real failed run and confirm the intended Slack message is marked.
Questions about this workflow
Can this detect failures automatically?
Notis can evaluate the status included in the webhook request. Ensure the request contains a clear failure signal and provide any needed interpretation in the instruction.
What does the Slack action change?
It adds a specified emoji reaction to an existing Slack message identified by its channel and timestamp. The webhook or instruction needs to provide enough information to identify that message.
Will this create a new Slack alert?
No. This action reacts to an existing message. Use a separate workflow with the Slack send message action if you need a new alert message.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Botster to Slack. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Botster 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 call participants
Registers new participants added to a slack call.
Add emoji
Adds a custom emoji to a slack workspace given a unique name and an image url; subject to workspace emoji limits.
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.
Botster and Slack, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
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