Check language coverage from a flagged video message
A reaction on a video discussion can trigger a clear check of the subtitle languages already available.
Trigger
Message Reaction Added
Triggered when a reaction is added to a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.
Action
List Subtitle Languages
Tool to list all subtitle languages for a video. use when you have a video id and need to fetch its available subtitle languages.
Why this helps
Caption coverage questions linger because nobody has a quick, lightweight way to ask for a status check.
- Check the existing language tracks after a teammate flags the conversation.
- Reduce repeated follow-up messages about subtitle status.
- Keep coverage review connected to the relevant Slack discussion.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Slack and Amara to Notis once through the portal.
- 2Create an automation that lists a video's Amara subtitle languages when a Slack reaction flags its message.
- 3Select the Slack reaction added trigger and choose the run-report channel.
- 4Test with a reaction on a message that identifies a real Amara video.
Questions about this workflow
Does this create missing language tracks?
No. It lists the subtitle languages already associated with a video.
What is a reaction useful for here?
It gives teammates a low-effort way to signal that a coverage check is needed.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Slack to Amara. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Slack triggers
Amara actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Add Subtitle Note
Tool to add a note to a subtitle set. use after retrieving the notes uri of the subtitle set.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Create Subtitle Language
Tool to create a new subtitle language for a video. use when you need to add a language track (iso 639-1 code) before uploading subtitles.
New Channel Created Trigger
Triggered when a new channel is created in Slack.
Fetch Subtitles Data
Tool to fetch subtitle data for a video in a specific language. use when you need to retrieve subtitle segments after confirming video id and language code.
Channel Message Received
Triggered when a message is posted in a Slack channel (public, private, or multi-party IM). Does NOT match direct messages.
Get Subtitle Language Details
Tool to retrieve details for a single subtitle language. use when you have video id and language code and need metadata about that language track.
Direct Message Received
Triggered when a new direct message (DM) is sent to a user in Slack. Catches all DMs across all DM channels.
Get Team Details
Tool to get details on a specific team by slug. use when you need metadata for a single team.
Message Reaction Added
Triggered when a reaction is added to a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.
Get User Data
Tool to get user data by username or id. use when you need to fetch account details for a user.
Message Reaction Removed
Triggered when a reaction is removed from a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.
Get Video URL Details
Tool to get details for a specific video url. use when you have a public or embeddable video url and need its amara metadata (id, title, duration, thumbnails, etc.).
Reaction Added Trigger
DEPRECATED: use `SLACK_MESSAGE_REACTION_ADDED` instead. Triggered when a reaction is added to a message in Slack.
List Available Languages
Tool to get a list of all supported languages. use when you need to know available language options from amara.
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Slack and Amara, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
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