Handle sensitive DMs with less manual scrubbing
Have Notis process incoming Slack direct messages and ask Anonyflow to anonymize sensitive strings before you reuse their content.
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
Anonymize Value
Tool to anonymize a string or array of string values. use when you need to conceal sensitive text before storage or transmission. example: `anonymizevalue().execute(anonymizevaluerequest(data=['secret']))` limitations: only supports list of strings, not nested structures.
Why this helps
A private request may include personal details that are easy to carry into notes or another workspace without redacting first.
- Make redaction part of the flow for incoming DMs.
- Reduce the effort of checking each message before reuse.
- Keep privacy handling in a plain-language automation prompt.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Slack and Anonyflow to Notis once in the portal.
- 2Create an automation through the portal or by telling Notis what outcome you want.
- 3Write one instruction asking Notis to anonymize sensitive string values in each incoming Slack DM with Anonyflow.
- 4Choose the Direct Message Received trigger and a channel for run reports.
- 5Test with a DM that contains a made-up name or email.
Questions about this workflow
Does the DM trigger include group conversations?
The supplied trigger description says it catches DMs across all DM channels. Set the prompt to process only the sensitive strings relevant to your use case.
Can Anonyflow anonymize a whole message object?
The listed Anonymize Value action supports lists of strings and does not support nested structures.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Slack to Anonyflow. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Slack triggers
Anonyflow actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Anonymize Value
Tool to anonymize a string or array of string values. use when you need to conceal sensitive text before storage or transmission. example: `anonymizevalue().execute(anonymizevaluerequest(data=['secret']))` limitations: only supports list of strings, not nested structures.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Deanonymize Packet
Tool to deanonymize a json data packet using your private key. use after receiving an anonymized packet to recover specific fields.
New Channel Created Trigger
Triggered when a new channel is created in Slack.
Deanonymize Value
Tool to deanonymize one or more anonymized string values. use when you need to recover the original plaintext values after encryption-based anonymization. example: `deanonymizevalue().execute(deanonymizevaluerequest(data=["<anonymized string>"]))`
Channel Message Received
Triggered when a message is posted in a Slack channel (public, private, or multi-party IM). Does NOT match direct messages.
Test Connection
Tool to test the connection to the anonyflow api. use when verifying that the anonyflow service is reachable and operational before performing anonymization tasks. example: `testconnection().execute(testconnectionrequest())`
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.
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