Check capacity before starting an image batch
A quick account check can help you spot usage constraints before an image batch gets underway.
Trigger
Direct Message Received
Triggered when a new direct message (DM) is sent to a user in Slack. Catches all DMs across all DM channels.
Action
Get Account
Tool to retrieve account settings and usage information. use when you need to check your alttext.ai account configuration and usage limits before generating alt text.
Why this helps
It is easy to start an image task without knowing whether the account has the right capacity or configuration.
- Checks account usage when an upcoming batch is mentioned.
- Brings account context into the planning moment.
- Helps avoid discovering a constraint midway through work.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Slack and Alttext ai to Notis once through the portal.
- 2Create an automation in the portal or ask Notis for it conversationally.
- 3Write one plain-language instruction to check account settings and usage when a DM mentions an upcoming image batch, then summarize relevant limits.
- 4Choose Direct Message Received as the trigger and select a run-report channel.
- 5Test by sending a DM describing a planned image batch.
Questions about this workflow
Does the usage check process the images?
No. It retrieves account settings and usage information.
Can it run for a specific kind of batch?
Yes. Describe the batch context the message should mention in the plain-language prompt.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Slack to Alttext ai. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Slack triggers
Alttext ai actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Get Account
Tool to retrieve account settings and usage information. use when you need to check your alttext.ai account configuration and usage limits before generating alt text.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Get Account
Tool to retrieve account settings and usage information. use when you need to check your alttext.ai account configuration and usage limits before generating alt text.
New Channel Created Trigger
Triggered when a new channel is created in Slack.
Get Images
Tool to retrieve a paginated list of images in your library, including their alt text and metadata. use when you need to browse or filter images programmatically after authentication.
Channel Message Received
Triggered when a message is posted in a Slack channel (public, private, or multi-party IM). Does NOT match direct messages.
Search Images
Tool to search for images and their alt text. use after specifying search keywords to retrieve matching images.
Direct Message Received
Triggered when a new direct message (DM) is sent to a user in Slack. Catches all DMs across all DM channels.
Update Account
Tool to update account settings (e.g., webhook url, name). use after confirming current account details to modify settings.
Message Reaction Added
Triggered when a reaction is added to a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.
Message Reaction Removed
Triggered when a reaction is removed from a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.
Reaction Added Trigger
DEPRECATED: use `SLACK_MESSAGE_REACTION_ADDED` instead. Triggered when a reaction is added to a message in Slack.
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Slack and Alttext ai, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
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