Find account context without leaving the conversation
For defined account questions, Notis can look up the matching Backendless user and bring useful context into the workflow.
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
General Object Retrieval
Tool to retrieve objects from a specified backendless table with filtering, sorting, and pagination. use after confirming the table name and query options. example: "get users where age > 30 sorted by created desc".
Why this helps
Switching between private messages and account records breaks focus during a quick request.
- Brings relevant account context into the request flow
- Cuts down on manual navigation
- Supports quicker responses to defined questions
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Slack and Backendless to Notis once through the portal.
- 2Create an automation for a defined kind of account lookup, describing how to identify the Backendless user and which information is useful.
- 3Choose Direct Message Received as the trigger, select a run-report channel, and test with one authorized example.
Questions about this workflow
What information is needed to look up a user?
The prompt should explain how Notis can identify the relevant user from the request and available context.
Can every DM trigger a lookup?
Describe the specific account questions that should initiate a lookup so routine DMs are not treated as requests.
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.
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.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Create Directory
Tool to create a new directory at the specified path. use when you need to organize files under a new folder structure.
New Channel Created Trigger
Triggered when a new channel is created in Slack.
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'.
Channel Message Received
Triggered when a message is posted in a Slack channel (public, private, or multi-party IM). Does NOT match direct messages.
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.
Direct Message Received
Triggered when a new direct message (DM) is sent to a user in Slack. Catches all DMs across all DM channels.
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
Triggered when a reaction is removed from a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.
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
DEPRECATED: use `SLACK_MESSAGE_REACTION_ADDED` instead. Triggered when a reaction is added to a message in Slack.
Directory Listing
Tool to retrieve a listing of files and directories at a given path. use when browsing or filtering file storage directories.
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Slack and Backendless, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
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