Turn a Slack reaction into a contact lookup
Use one simple visual cue to ask Notis to check for existing contacts tied to a message.
Trigger
Message Reaction Added
Triggered when a reaction is added to a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.
Action
Get Contacts
This tool retrieves a list of contacts from amcards. it is used for managing contacts by providing details like limit, skip, and filters (e.g., last name, first name, email). the tool returns an array of contact objects containing fields such as id, first name, last name, email, created at, and updated at.
Why this helps
A request to check a contact can disappear in a busy channel when it is only mentioned in passing.
- Makes the request to check a contact visible and repeatable.
- Keeps possible matches connected to the original message context.
- Reduces the need to remember a separate search step.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Slack and Amcards to Notis once through the portal.
- 2Create an automation with a plain-language instruction for the chosen reaction and contact lookup.
- 3Select Message Reaction Added, optionally limiting it to the chosen channel or emoji.
- 4Choose a report channel and test by reacting to one real message.
Questions about this workflow
Does removing the reaction undo the lookup?
No. This workflow runs when a reaction is added; removing a reaction is a separate trigger and does not undo the retrieval.
Does it change contact records?
No. It only retrieves contacts and reports potential matches.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Slack to Amcards. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Slack triggers
Amcards actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Get Cards
This tool retrieves a list of all cards associated with the authenticated account. the action is completely independent and doesn't require any external resource ids or parameters beyond authentication. it allows users to monitor, track, and manage their cards.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Get Contacts
This tool retrieves a list of contacts from amcards. it is used for managing contacts by providing details like limit, skip, and filters (e.g., last name, first name, email). the tool returns an array of contact objects containing fields such as id, first name, last name, email, created at, and updated at.
New Channel Created Trigger
Triggered when a new channel is created in Slack.
Channel Message Received
Triggered when a message is posted in a Slack channel (public, private, or multi-party IM). Does NOT match direct messages.
Direct Message Received
Triggered when a new direct message (DM) is sent to a user in Slack. Catches all DMs across all DM channels.
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 Amcards, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
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