Mark call operations updates as acknowledged
A reaction on the related Slack message gives teammates a quick visual signal that an update was noticed.
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
When phone number, caller ID, or contact list changes are discussed in Slack, it can be unclear whether anyone has noticed the update.
- Give a related Slack message a visible acknowledgment.
- Help teammates scan operational updates.
- Reduce repeated checks about whether an update was seen.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect CallOnTheGo and Slack once in Notis.
- 2Create an automation and name it for operations update acknowledgment.
- 3Ask Notis to add the agreed reaction to the Slack message identified in each webhook payload.
- 4Choose the webhook trigger and select where run reports should go.
- 5Test with one real update that includes a Slack channel and message timestamp.
Questions about this workflow
What information is needed to react to a message?
Slack identifies the message by its channel and timestamp, and the action needs the chosen emoji reaction.
Will this remove or retrieve reactions?
No. The listed action only adds a specified reaction to an existing message.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link CallOnTheGo to Slack. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
CallOnTheGo 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
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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.
CallOnTheGo and Slack, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
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