Check the library before searching from scratch
A direct question about an image can prompt a search for existing records and alt text.
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
Search Images
Tool to search for images and their alt text. use after specifying search keywords to retrieve matching images.
Why this helps
People often repeat image searches because nobody knows whether the asset was already reviewed or stored.
- Checks for existing records before more manual searching.
- Returns current alt text with potential matches.
- Turns a direct question into a concrete next step.
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 to set one up conversationally.
- 3Write one plain-language instruction to search the Alttext ai library when a DM asks whether an image exists, then report likely matches and their alt text.
- 4Choose Direct Message Received as the trigger and a channel for run reports.
- 5Test with a DM asking about a known image.
Questions about this workflow
Can the search use a description rather than a file name?
Yes. Include the image description or context in the DM so Notis can search with it.
Does this mark the image as reused?
No. It returns matching library records for the team to review.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
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.
When this happens · Trigger
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