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Get an Apaleo unit count in a DM

Ask for a unit count directly when you need a quick number for a decision or update.

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

Returns number of units

Returns number of units matching the filter criteria<br>you must have at least one of these scopes: 'units.read, setup.read, setup.manage'.

Why this helps

Manual counts consume attention and are especially easy to lose track of when work is interrupted.

  • Get a count without scanning a long inventory list.
  • Keep a quick question out of a busy channel when useful.
  • Use the returned number to continue the task already underway.

Setup

Build it in a few focused steps.

  • 1Connect Slack and Apaleo to Notis once through the portal.
  • 2Create an automation with a plain-language prompt to return the Apaleo unit count requested in a direct message.
  • 3Select Direct Message Received as the trigger and choose a channel for run reports.
  • 4Test by DMing Notis for the unit count under a known scope.

Questions about this workflow

Can the count be filtered?

The Apaleo action supports filter criteria. State the requested scope in the prompt, and avoid reporting a scoped count unless the action applies that filter.

Does it return the unit details?

This action returns a count. Use the units-list action when details are needed.

When this happens · Trigger

Do this · Action

Supported Triggers and Actions

Notis builds workflows that link Slack to Apaleo. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.

Slack triggers

Apaleo actions

Recurring trigger

Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.

TriggerScheduled

Archive a property

Use this endpoint to archive an existing live property this operation set the isarchived flag to true<br>you must have at least one of these scopes: 'properties.manage, setup.manage'.

ActionInstant

Webhook trigger

Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.

TriggerInstant

Check if a property exists

Check if a property exists by id.<br>you need to be authorized (no particular scope required)

ActionInstant

New Channel Created Trigger

Triggered when a new channel is created in Slack.

TriggerInstant

Check if a unit attribute exists

Check if a unit attribute exists<br>you must have at least one of these scopes: 'unitattributes.read, setup.read, setup.manage'.

ActionInstant

Channel Message Received

Triggered when a message is posted in a Slack channel (public, private, or multi-party IM). Does NOT match direct messages.

TriggerInstant

Check if a unit exists

Check if a unit exists by id.<br>you must have at least one of these scopes: 'units.read, setup.read, setup.manage'.

ActionInstant

Direct Message Received

Triggered when a new direct message (DM) is sent to a user in Slack. Catches all DMs across all DM channels.

TriggerInstant

Check if a unit group exists

Check if a unit group exists by id.<br>you must have at least one of these scopes: 'unitgroups.read, setup.read, setup.manage'.

ActionInstant

Message Reaction Added

Triggered when a reaction is added to a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.

TriggerInstant

Clones a property

Use this call to clone a specific property. this operation creates a new property with inventory and rate plans from the specified property.<br>you must have at least one of these scopes: 'properties.create, setup.manage'.

ActionInstant

Message Reaction Removed

Triggered when a reaction is removed from a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.

TriggerInstant

Create a unit

Use this call to create a new unit.<br>you must have at least one of these scopes: 'units.create, setup.manage'.

ActionInstant

Reaction Added Trigger

DEPRECATED: use `SLACK_MESSAGE_REACTION_ADDED` instead. Triggered when a reaction is added to a message in Slack.

TriggerInstant

Create a unit attribute

Use this call to create a new unit attribute.<br>you must have at least one of these scopes: 'unitattributes.create, setup.manage'.

ActionInstant

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