Make shared Canva templates discoverable in Slack
When a template is ready for reuse, send its accessible link and unique ID to Notis to add it to Slack as a remote file.
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
Reusable templates are difficult to adopt when teammates cannot find the canonical link.
- Give teammates a Slack-discoverable reference to a reusable template.
- Use a stable external ID to identify the template.
- Reduce time spent asking for the canonical design link.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Canva and Slack once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation in Automations, New Automation, and name it.
- 3In one instruction, ask Notis to add the submitted template URL as a Slack remote file with its supplied unique ID.
- 4Choose a webhook trigger and where run reports should go.
- 5Test with a real template link accessible to Slack.
Questions about this workflow
What makes this different from registering an export?
This workflow is for a reusable template link intended for ongoing discovery; the export workflow is for a finished design file.
What does Slack require?
A unique external ID and an external URL accessible to Slack.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
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Recurring trigger
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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.
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