Find Google location options from a Slack brief
When a channel message names a place for research, look up matching Google locations ordered by reach.
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
Google Locations
Tool to retrieve google-supported locations. use when searching for locations by name. returns locations ordered by reach (most populous first).
Why this helps
Turning a place mentioned in a brief into the right search location takes attention away from the work itself.
- Turns location lookup into a follow-through from the original brief.
- Returns matching locations ordered by reach.
- Supports more deliberate location-based search planning.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Slack and Autom to Notis once in the portal.
- 2Create an automation in the portal or ask Notis conversationally.
- 3In one instruction, ask Notis to find Google-supported locations matching the place named in the channel request.
- 4Select the channel message trigger, choose a channel for run reports, and try one real location brief.
Questions about this workflow
How are location results ordered?
The Google Locations action returns matching locations ordered by reach, with the most populous first.
Can it find a location from its name?
Yes. The action searches for supported locations by name.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Slack to Autom. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Slack triggers
Autom actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
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Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Google Images
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New Channel Created Trigger
Triggered when a new channel is created in Slack.
Google Languages
Tool to retrieve google-supported languages. use when you need a list of language codes for localization.
Channel Message Received
Triggered when a message is posted in a Slack channel (public, private, or multi-party IM). Does NOT match direct messages.
Google Locations
Tool to retrieve google-supported locations. use when searching for locations by name. returns locations ordered by reach (most populous first).
Direct Message Received
Triggered when a new direct message (DM) is sent to a user in Slack. Catches all DMs across all DM channels.
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.
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