Mark completion without another status message
When completion is reported, react to the relevant Slack message so the status is visible at a glance.
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
Teams can miss a completion buried in a long conversation or send another update that adds noise.
- Make completion visible in the existing conversation.
- Avoid a second status message for simple acknowledgements.
- Use the supplied message reference to target the right update.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Cloudlayer and Slack once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation by telling Notis the outcome you want.
- 3Describe adding the agreed reaction to the referenced Slack message when completion is reported.
- 4Pick the webhook trigger and choose where run reports go.
- 5Test with one real message reference.
Questions about this workflow
What does the request need to identify?
The Slack action requires an existing message in a channel, identified by its timestamp. Include the relevant channel and timestamp in the webhook request.
Can this workflow create a message first?
This workflow uses the reaction action on an existing message. It does not create one.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Cloudlayer to Slack. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Cloudlayer 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
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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.
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When this happens · Trigger
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