Check for existing Apilio automations from a DM
Answer an automation question with a quick inventory of existing Apilio logicblocks, right when the DM arrives.
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
Get Logicblocks
Tool to fetch all logicblocks of a user. use after authenticating with apilio api when you need to list available logicblocks.
Why this helps
A private request to check what's already built can turn into a distracting investigation across tools.
- Attach an inventory lookup to the DM that requests it.
- Avoid starting a duplicate automation from scratch.
- Prepare a concise response with existing building blocks in view.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Slack and Apilio to Notis once in the portal.
- 2Create an automation through the portal or explain the DM-based lookup to Notis conversationally.
- 3Use one plain-language instruction asking Notis to retrieve and summarize Apilio logicblocks when a DM asks if an automation exists.
- 4Choose Direct Message Received as the trigger and select a run-report channel.
- 5Test by sending a DM asking whether a relevant automation is already available.
Questions about this workflow
Does this identify exact matches automatically?
The action retrieves the logicblock inventory. Ask Notis to summarize entries relevant to the DM, then review the result.
Does the action create an automation?
No. It lists existing logicblocks for reference.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Slack to Apilio. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Slack triggers
Apilio actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Get Boolean Variables
Tool to fetch all boolean variables. use when you need the full list of boolean variables and their current states.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Get Conditions
Tool to fetch all evaluatable conditions. use when you need to list available conditions.
New Channel Created Trigger
Triggered when a new channel is created in Slack.
Get Logicblocks
Tool to fetch all logicblocks of a user. use after authenticating with apilio api when you need to list available logicblocks.
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 Numeric Variables
Tool to fetch all numeric variables. use after authenticating the apilio api.
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 String Variables
Tool to fetch all string variables. use after authenticating the apilio api.
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 Apilio, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
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