Get unit context when operations hit a blocker
Use a channel message to prompt an inventory lookup while the blocker is still active.
Trigger
Channel Message Received
Triggered when a message is posted in a Slack channel (public, private, or multi-party IM). Does NOT match direct messages.
Action
Get a units list
Get the list of units.<br>you must have at least one of these scopes: 'units.read, setup.read, setup.manage'.
Why this helps
A blocked task can absorb attention while someone searches for basic inventory context needed to continue.
- Bring inventory context into an active blocker thread.
- Reduce delay between identifying an issue and checking the relevant units.
- Help the team focus its follow-up on available information.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Slack and Apaleo to Notis once through the portal.
- 2Create an automation prompt to recognize a clear unit-related blocker, retrieve the relevant Apaleo units, and summarize the results without assuming a resolution.
- 3Select Channel Message Received as the trigger and choose a run-report channel.
- 4Test with a Slack message describing a unit issue and a clear property scope.
Questions about this workflow
Will this resolve the blocker automatically?
No. It retrieves unit information to support the team's next step.
What if the message is vague?
Ask Notis in the prompt to request clarification rather than selecting a property or unit by guesswork.
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.
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'.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Check if a property exists
Check if a property exists by id.<br>you need to be authorized (no particular scope required)
New Channel Created Trigger
Triggered when a new channel is created in Slack.
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'.
Channel Message Received
Triggered when a message is posted in a Slack channel (public, private, or multi-party IM). Does NOT match direct messages.
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'.
Direct Message Received
Triggered when a new direct message (DM) is sent to a user in Slack. Catches all DMs across all DM channels.
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'.
Message Reaction Added
Triggered when a reaction is added to a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.
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'.
Message Reaction Removed
Triggered when a reaction is removed from a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.
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'.
Reaction Added Trigger
DEPRECATED: use `SLACK_MESSAGE_REACTION_ADDED` instead. Triggered when a reaction is added to a message in Slack.
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'.
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Slack and Apaleo, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
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