Answer capacity questions with a current counter
Ask in Slack and have Notis retrieve the current Backendless counter value for a defined capacity check.
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 Counter Value
Tool to retrieve the current value of a backendless counter. use when you need to inspect an atomic counter's value.
Why this helps
A simple status check can become a context switch into an admin console.
- Surfaces the current counter when asked
- Reduces manual console visits
- Keeps a defined status check lightweight
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 capacity question and retrieves the named Backendless counter value.
- 3Choose Channel Message Received as the trigger, specify the counter in the prompt, select a run-report channel, and test with one real request.
Questions about this workflow
Can it check any counter?
Name the relevant Backendless counter in the plain-language instruction.
Does this change the counter?
No. The selected action retrieves its current value.
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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.
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Webhook trigger
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New Channel Created Trigger
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Channel Message Received
Triggered when a message is posted in a Slack channel (public, private, or multi-party IM). Does NOT match direct messages.
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Direct Message Received
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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.
Message Reaction Added
Triggered when a reaction is added to a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.
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.
Message Reaction Removed
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Delete Backendless Timer
Tool to delete a backendless timer by name. use when you need to remove a scheduled timer after confirming its name.
Reaction Added Trigger
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Directory Listing
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Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Slack and Backendless, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
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Do this · Action
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