Close the loop on shared list changes
A quick signal can confirm that a revised plan made it into the shared task list.
Trigger
Task List Changed
Triggers when a task list changes (title or content updates). This trigger monitors a specific Google Tasks list and fires when changes are detected.
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
Collaborators may keep discussing a change because they cannot tell whether the task list reflects it.
- Confirm that a discussed change has been captured.
- Reduce duplicate updates and clarification messages.
- Keep the coordination conversation lightweight.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Google Tasks and Slack to Notis once through the portal.
- 2Create an automation in the portal or ask Notis conversationally.
- 3Write one instruction explaining which Slack message to react to after a list changes and which reaction to use.
- 4Select Task List Changed as the trigger and choose a channel for run reports.
- 5Change a test list related to a known discussion and confirm the reaction is placed correctly.
Questions about this workflow
Is this a replacement for an announcement?
It is best for a simple acknowledgement. Use a message when collaborators need to know what changed.
Can I pick the reaction?
Include your preferred emoji in the plain-language instruction.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Google Tasks to Slack. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Google Tasks triggers
Slack actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Set snooze duration
Deprecated: turns on do not disturb mode for the current user, or changes its duration. use `set dnd duration` instead.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Add a custom emoji to a Slack team
Deprecated: adds a custom emoji to a slack workspace given a unique name and an image url. use `add emoji` instead.
New Task Created
Triggers when a new task is created in a Google Tasks list. Uses timestamp filtering (updatedMin) to efficiently detect new tasks.
Add an emoji alias
Adds an alias for an existing custom emoji in a slack enterprise grid organization.
New Task List Created
Triggers when a new Google Tasks task list is created. This trigger monitors Google Tasks and fires when new task lists are detected.
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.
Task Details Changed
Triggers when a specific task's details change. This trigger monitors a single Google Task and fires when any of its details (title, notes, status, due date, completion, position) are modified.
Add a star to an item
Stars a channel, file, file comment, or a specific message in slack.
Task List Changed
Triggers when a task list changes (title or content updates). This trigger monitors a specific Google Tasks list and fires when changes are detected.
Add call participants
Registers new participants added to a slack call.
Task Updated
Triggers when an existing task is updated in a Google Tasks list. This trigger monitors a specific task list and fires when tasks are modified.
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.
Google Tasks and Slack, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
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