Make BrainGraph knowledge easier to find in Slack
When a BrainGraph page is ready to share, add its accessible link to Slack as a remote file reference.
Trigger
Webhook received
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Action
Add a remote file
Adds a reference to an external file (e.g., google drive, dropbox) to slack for discovery and sharing, requiring a unique `external id` and an `external url` accessible by slack.
Why this helps
Useful research can stay buried in BrainGraph when teammates need to find it in Slack.
- Make source material discoverable from Slack.
- Keep a stable reference to the BrainGraph item.
- Reduce manual link sharing.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect BrainGraph and Slack once in Notis.
- 2Create an automation in plain language or in Automations, New Automation.
- 3Describe adding a BrainGraph item as a Slack remote file reference, including its accessible URL and unique external ID.
- 4Pick the webhook trigger and choose where run reports should go.
- 5Test with one real BrainGraph item and confirm it appears in Slack.
Questions about this workflow
What does this workflow add to Slack?
It adds a reference to an external file using Slack's remote-file action. Slack must be able to access the external URL, and the reference needs a unique external ID.
Does BrainGraph provide an automatic trigger?
No BrainGraph trigger event is listed for this workflow, so it starts with a Notis webhook.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
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Recurring trigger
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