Get a quick definition for a term in a Slack DM
Keep a conversation flowing when someone asks about an unfamiliar word.
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 Word Definition
Tool to get the definition of a word. use when you need to find the meaning of a specific word. e.g., "define the word apple."
Why this helps
Pausing a conversation to search for a definition creates a small but distracting context switch.
- Fetch a definition when a DM asks about a specific term.
- Avoid opening a separate search tab mid-conversation.
- Keep clarification tied to the incoming message.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Slack and Apiverve to Notis once through the portal.
- 2Create an automation in the portal and write one plain-language instruction to look up a word when a Slack DM asks for its definition.
- 3Choose Direct Message Received as the trigger and select a channel for run reports.
- 4Test with a DM containing a clear request to define a word.
Questions about this workflow
Does this search every word in every DM?
Describe the specific definition request you want Notis to recognize in the automation instruction.
Can it define a phrase?
The Apiverve action is described as defining a specific word, so test with a single word.
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