Find a starting point when a DM feels stuck
A fresh prompt can make the next small step easier to identify in a busy moment.
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
Advice Generator
Tool to generate a random piece of advice. use when you need spontaneous guidance or motivation.
Why this helps
When many demands compete for attention, generating a next step can feel like another task.
- Request a prompt when someone explicitly asks for help getting unstuck.
- Offer a small starting point without another lengthy conversation.
- Keep the response near the original DM.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Slack and Apiverve to Notis once through the portal.
- 2Create an automation with one plain-language instruction to request advice when a Slack DM asks for help getting unstuck.
- 3Select Direct Message Received and set a channel for run reports.
- 4Test with a real DM that clearly requests a fresh prompt.
Questions about this workflow
Does it provide personalized coaching?
The action generates a random piece of advice, so treat it as a prompt rather than tailored coaching.
Can I choose when it runs?
Describe the specific DM request that should start the workflow.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Slack to Apiverve. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Slack triggers
Apiverve actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Advice Generator
Tool to generate a random piece of advice. use when you need spontaneous guidance or motivation.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
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When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
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