Make new document versions easier to review
A new version of a key OneDrive file can trigger a Slack heads-up that brings reviewers back to the current copy.
Trigger
New Version Created
Trigger that fires when a new version of a specified OneDrive file is created.
Action
Post message to channel
Deprecated: posts a message to a slack channel, direct message, or private channel. use `send message` instead.
Why this helps
Reviewers can miss a changed version and spend time commenting on an outdated document.
- Bring a new version to reviewers' attention.
- Help reduce confusion about which copy is current.
- Make review follow-up easier to remember.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect OneDrive and Slack to Notis once in the portal.
- 2Create an automation or ask Notis to notify reviewers in Slack when a specified OneDrive document gets a new version.
- 3Select New Version Created and choose the run-report channel.
- 4Test by creating one real version of the specified document and check the alert.
Questions about this workflow
Can this watch one particular file?
Yes. The trigger is for a specified OneDrive file; set up the instruction around the document you want to follow.
Does this compare versions or summarize changes?
The trigger signals a new version. A comparison or summary is not part of this Slack action.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link One drive to Slack. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
One drive 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.
Onedrivebasetrigger
Base trigger for OneDrive changes using Gmail-style state management. Subclasses override `filter_changes(...)` to extract only the relevant items.
Add an emoji alias
Adds an alias for an existing custom emoji in a slack enterprise grid organization.
OneDrive File Created Trigger
Triggers when a new file is created in OneDrive. Uses Gmail-style state management for reliable duplicate prevention.
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.
File Updated
Trigger that fires when a OneDrive file's content or metadata changes. Returns file ID, last modified time, and modifier info.
Add a star to an item
Stars a channel, file, file comment, or a specific message in slack.
OneDrive Folder Created Trigger
Triggers when a new folder is created in OneDrive. Uses Gmail-style state management for reliable duplicate prevention.
Add call participants
Registers new participants added to a slack call.
OneDrive Item Deleted Trigger
Triggers when a file or folder is deleted in OneDrive. Uses Gmail-style state management for reliable duplicate prevention.
Add emoji
Adds a custom emoji to a slack workspace given a unique name and an image url; subject to workspace emoji limits.
Item Moved or Renamed
Triggers when a file or folder is moved to a different path or renamed in OneDrive. Includes both old and new path/name data in the payload.
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.
One drive and Slack, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
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