Combine PDF assets requested in Slack
Bring separate creative PDFs together when a Slack request calls for one combined document.
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
Join PDFs
This tool allows users to merge multiple pdf files into a single pdf document by accepting an array of pdf urls, sending a post request to the bannerbear api, and returning the unique identifier, status, and url of the merged pdf.
Why this helps
Collecting and combining separate PDFs can add a fiddly task to an already busy founder's day.
- Combines multiple supplied PDF URLs into one document.
- Reduces manual steps when assembling creative PDFs.
- Returns a status and URL that can support follow-up.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Slack and Bannerbear to Notis once in the portal.
- 2Ask Notis to create an automation or use Automations and New Automation in the portal.
- 3Write one instruction asking Notis to join the PDF URLs provided in a channel request and report the resulting status and URL.
- 4Select Slack Channel Message Received, choose a report channel, and test with a real request containing accessible PDF URLs.
Questions about this workflow
Does the request need PDF URLs?
Yes. The Bannerbear action joins PDFs supplied as an array of URLs.
Does it create an image or video?
No. It merges the supplied PDF files into one PDF document.
When this happens · Trigger
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Slack to Bannerbear. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Slack triggers
Bannerbear actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Get Account Info
This tool allows you to check your bannerbear account status, including quota levels and current usage. the endpoint returns information about your account status, paid plan, api usage, and quota.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Get Available Fonts
This tool retrieves a list of all available fonts in bannerbear. the fonts are categorized into serif, sans serif, novelty, international, and custom, and can be used to verify font availability prior to creating or modifying images.
New Channel Created Trigger
Triggered when a new channel is created in Slack.
Get Signed Bases
This tool retrieves a list of signed bases for a specific template. signed bases are used to generate on-demand images using encrypted url parameters. the endpoint returns a list of base urls that can be used with the signed url feature.
Channel Message Received
Triggered when a message is posted in a Slack channel (public, private, or multi-party IM). Does NOT match direct messages.
Get Template Set Details
This tool retrieves detailed information about a specific template set using its unique identifier (uid). template sets are sets of templates that you group together in the bannerbear dashboard. it provides comprehensive details about the template set including its name, available modifications, and the list of templates inside the set.
Direct Message Received
Triggered when a new direct message (DM) is sent to a user in Slack. Catches all DMs across all DM channels.
Join PDFs
This tool allows users to merge multiple pdf files into a single pdf document by accepting an array of pdf urls, sending a post request to the bannerbear api, and returning the unique identifier, status, and url of the merged pdf.
Message Reaction Added
Triggered when a reaction is added to a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.
List Images
Lists all images inside a bannerbear project. this endpoint allows you to retrieve a paginated list of all images that have been created in your project.
Message Reaction Removed
Triggered when a reaction is removed from a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.
List Templates
This action retrieves a list of all templates available in your bannerbear project. it returns an array of template objects including properties like uid, name, dimensions, creation and update timestamps, template type, preview url, and modifications. the tool is used for listing templates, retrieving template uids for subsequent actions such as image or video creation, and managing project templates.
Reaction Added Trigger
DEPRECATED: use `SLACK_MESSAGE_REACTION_ADDED` instead. Triggered when a reaction is added to a message in Slack.
List Videos
This action retrieves a list of all videos created in your bannerbear account. it returns an array of video objects including properties like uid, status, timestamps, video and preview urls, as well as template and modification details. the tool is used for listing videos, monitoring video status, and managing project videos.
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