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Define Discord words through a webhook

Connect custom Discord flows to reliable dictionary results through one endpoint.

Trigger

Webhook received

Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.

Action

Get Word Definition V2

Tool to retrieve definitions, phonetics, origin, and meanings of a given word using freedictionaryapi v2. use when you need comprehensive lexical data for a specific word.

Why this helps

Custom bots often collect word requests but leave the lookup step manual.

  • Support custom bot flows
  • Centralize dictionary lookups
  • Reduce manual processing

Setup

Build it in a few focused steps.

  • 1Connect Discord and Dictionary API in Notis once.
  • 2Create an automation named Define a webhook word.
  • 3Tell Notis to read the incoming payload's word and return definitions, phonetics and meanings.
  • 4Choose a Notis webhook trigger and select a report channel.
  • 5Send one real Discord-originated payload to test it.

Questions about this workflow

What must the payload include?

It must include the word to look up in the request data.

Can the payload include context?

Yes. Include message context so Notis can choose the relevant meaning.

When this happens · Trigger

Do this · Action

Supported Triggers and Actions

Notis builds workflows that link Discord to Dictionary api. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.

Discord triggers

Dictionary api actions

Recurring trigger

Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.

TriggerScheduled

Get Word Definition V2

Tool to retrieve definitions, phonetics, origin, and meanings of a given word using freedictionaryapi v2. use when you need comprehensive lexical data for a specific word.

ActionInstant

Webhook trigger

Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.

TriggerInstant

New Discord Message Trigger

Polls a specific Discord channel for new messages.

TriggerPolling

New Member Joined

Triggered when a new member joins a Discord server (guild) you manage.

TriggerPolling

Message Reaction Added

Triggered when a reaction (emoji) is added to a message in a monitored Discord channel.

TriggerPolling

New Thread Created

Triggered when a new thread is created in a Discord channel within a monitored server.

TriggerPolling

Message Edited

Triggered when an existing message in a monitored Discord channel is edited.

TriggerPolling

Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.

Discord and Dictionary api, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.

When this happens · Trigger

Do this · Action

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