Answer table-lookup requests from a Slack DM
Keep a small workspace question small: a direct message can prompt a quick view of the tables already available.
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
List Tables in Database
This tool lists all tables within a specified baserow database. it allows users to retrieve information about all tables in a database by using the get /api/database/{database id}/tables/ endpoint. the expected output is an array of table objects containing details such as id, name, order, database id, type, and first row header.
Why this helps
A quick question about where information lives can trigger a longer search across conversations and tools.
- Reduces the steps involved in answering a table-location question.
- Returns table context through the automation's run report.
- Helps founders stay with the conversation that prompted the lookup.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Slack and Baserow to Notis once in the portal.
- 2Create an automation by asking Notis to list tables in the specified Baserow database when a DM arrives.
- 3Choose the direct message trigger and a channel for run reports.
- 4Send a real DM with a table lookup request and review the report.
Questions about this workflow
Does this read table contents?
No. The available action lists tables and their metadata, not their rows.
Can it respond directly in the DM?
The workflow uses its selected channel for run reports; choose the reporting channel during setup.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Slack to Baserow. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Slack triggers
Baserow actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
List Databases
This tool retrieves a list of all databases in a specified workspace. as a fundamental operation, it allows users to discover which databases are available in their baserow workspace. this operation is independent and requires only authentication in order to fetch essential metadata for subsequent operations.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
List Tables in Database
This tool lists all tables within a specified baserow database. it allows users to retrieve information about all tables in a database by using the get /api/database/{database id}/tables/ endpoint. the expected output is an array of table objects containing details such as id, name, order, database id, type, and first row header.
New Channel Created Trigger
Triggered when a new channel is created in Slack.
Channel Message Received
Triggered when a message is posted in a Slack channel (public, private, or multi-party IM). Does NOT match direct messages.
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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Slack and Baserow, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
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