Use a Discord reaction to request a DeskTime project brief
One reaction can request the project context you need.
Trigger
Message Reaction Added
Triggered when a reaction (emoji) is added to a message in a monitored Discord channel.
Action
Get Projects List
Tool to retrieve all active projects for the company, including related tasks. use when you need projects overview after authentication.
Why this helps
People want a project lookup without composing another instruction or leaving Discord.
- Make lookups lightweight
- Keep project context close to discussion
- Reduce interruptions
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Discord and Desktime in Notis once.
- 2Create an automation named Reaction project brief.
- 3Tell Notis to retrieve active DeskTime projects and tasks when the designated reaction is added, then summarize them for the message context.
- 4Pick Message Reaction Added for the monitored channel.
- 5Choose a report channel, then test with one real reaction.
Questions about this workflow
How does Notis know which reaction is designated?
Name the emoji in the plain language instruction.
Can it limit the lookup to one project?
Include the project context in the message or instruction when available.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Discord to Desktime. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Discord triggers
Desktime actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Create Project with Optional Task
Tool to create a new project with an optional initial task. use when you need to set up a new desktime project programmatically.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Get Account Details
Tool to retrieve detailed information about the authenticated user's company account. use after confirming the api key is valid to fetch company name, work settings, account timezone, and timestamp.
New Discord Message Trigger
Polls a specific Discord channel for new messages.
Get All Company Employees
Tool to list all employees in the company, including their roles and statuses. use after confirming valid credentials to fetch the organization’s roster.
New Member Joined
Triggered when a new member joins a Discord server (guild) you manage.
Get Employee Data
Tool to fetch data for all employees within the company. use after verifying the api key is valid.
Message Reaction Added
Triggered when a reaction (emoji) is added to a message in a monitored Discord channel.
Get Employee Projects
Tool to retrieve information about projects assigned to employees, including project names, durations, and statuses. use when you need to fetch per-employee project tracking data for a specific date.
New Thread Created
Triggered when a new thread is created in a Discord channel within a monitored server.
Get Employee Projects and Apps
Tool to retrieve an employee's tracked projects and application usage. use when you need combined project/app time data for a given employee and date (defaults to current user and today). example: "get projects and apps for employee 711867 on 2025-07-28."
Message Edited
Triggered when an existing message in a monitored Discord channel is edited.
Get Projects List
Tool to retrieve all active projects for the company, including related tasks. use when you need projects overview after authentication.
Ping DeskTime API
Tool to check the api's availability and confirm the service is operational. use when you need to verify that the desktime api is reachable and responsive.
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Discord and Desktime, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
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