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Find a stored list item from the conversation

For a defined lookup request, Notis can retrieve a specific item or range from a Backendless hive list.

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 Key Items

Tool to retrieve values for a specified key in a list (all, single, or range). use when you need specific elements or the entire list from a hive key. supports single index retrieval, range retrieval, or full list.

Why this helps

Finding one value in a stored list interrupts work when you have to switch tools and remember its location.

  • Surfaces a requested list item in context
  • Reduces manual navigation through stored data
  • Supports focused item and range checks

Setup

Build it in a few focused steps.

  • 1Connect Slack and Backendless to Notis once through the portal.
  • 2Create an automation that recognizes a defined list lookup and retrieves the requested item or range from the specified Backendless hive key.
  • 3Choose Channel Message Received as the trigger, describe the key and lookup intent in the prompt, select a run-report channel, and test with one known item.

Questions about this workflow

Can I retrieve one item or a range?

Yes. The action supports a single index, a range, or the full list. Describe the intended lookup in the prompt.

Does this update the list?

No. This workflow retrieves values from the specified hive key.

When this happens · Trigger

Do this · Action

Supported Triggers and Actions

Notis builds workflows that link Slack to Backendless. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.

Slack triggers

Backendless actions

Recurring trigger

Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.

TriggerScheduled

Copy File

Tool to copy a file or directory within backendless file storage. use when duplicating files to a new location after verifying source and destination paths.

ActionInstant

Webhook trigger

Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.

TriggerInstant

Create Directory

Tool to create a new directory at the specified path. use when you need to organize files under a new folder structure.

ActionInstant

New Channel Created Trigger

Triggered when a new channel is created in Slack.

TriggerInstant

Create Backendless Hive

Tool to create a new hive. use when you need to provision a new hive resource before performing hive operations. example: create a hive named 'grocerystore'.

ActionInstant

Channel Message Received

Triggered when a message is posted in a Slack channel (public, private, or multi-party IM). Does NOT match direct messages.

TriggerInstant

Create Backendless Timer

Tool to create a new timer with schedule and code. use when scheduling recurring or one-off tasks to run server-side logic after confirming parameters.

ActionInstant

Direct Message Received

Triggered when a new direct message (DM) is sent to a user in Slack. Catches all DMs across all DM channels.

TriggerInstant

Delete Directory

Tool to delete a directory at the specified path in backendless file storage. use when you need to remove folders after confirming the path.

ActionInstant

Message Reaction Added

Triggered when a reaction is added to a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.

TriggerInstant

Delete File

Tool to delete a file at the specified path in backendless file storage. use after confirming the file's relative path and filename.

ActionInstant

Message Reaction Removed

Triggered when a reaction is removed from a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.

TriggerInstant

Delete Backendless Timer

Tool to delete a backendless timer by name. use when you need to remove a scheduled timer after confirming its name.

ActionInstant

Reaction Added Trigger

DEPRECATED: use `SLACK_MESSAGE_REACTION_ADDED` instead. Triggered when a reaction is added to a message in Slack.

TriggerInstant

Directory Listing

Tool to retrieve a listing of files and directories at a given path. use when browsing or filtering file storage directories.

ActionInstant

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