Look up Basin projects from a direct message
Ask once, get the current project list, and stay with your work.
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
Get Projects
Tool to retrieve a list of all projects. use after authentication to fetch your project inventory.
Why this helps
A project lookup can become an unnecessary detour when you need a quick answer to keep moving.
- Make on-demand project discovery conversational.
- Keep private operational questions in a direct message.
- Avoid pausing work to navigate Basin.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Slack and Basin to Notis once through the portal.
- 2Create an automation telling Notis to get Basin projects when you request them in a Slack DM.
- 3Select Slack Direct Message Received and choose the run-report channel.
- 4Test with a DM asking for the current project list.
Questions about this workflow
Does the workflow create a project?
No. It fetches the existing Basin project inventory.
Can I use this for a quick lookup?
Yes. Send a DM that clearly asks for the Basin projects.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Slack to Basin. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Slack triggers
Basin actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Create Form
Tool to create a new form in basin. use when you need to automate form setup with name, timezone, and project association; optionally configure redirect, notifications, or spam protection.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Create Form Webhook
Tool to create a new webhook for a specific form. use when you need to programmatically add a webhook once you have the form id and callback url confirmed.
New Channel Created Trigger
Triggered when a new channel is created in Slack.
Create Notification
Tool to create a new notification webhook. use when you need to forward form submissions to an external service.
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 Project
Tool to create a new basin project. use when you need a new organizational container for forms. example: "create a project named marketing leads."
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 Form
Tool to delete a form. use when permanently removing a form after it's no longer needed. ensure the form id is correct; this operation is irreversible.
Message Reaction Added
Triggered when a reaction is added to a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.
Delete Integration
Tool to delete a form webhook integration. use when removing an obsolete integration by id.
Message Reaction Removed
Triggered when a reaction is removed from a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.
Delete Project
Tool to delete a project. use when you need to remove a project after confirming its id. returns the deleted project's details.
Reaction Added Trigger
DEPRECATED: use `SLACK_MESSAGE_REACTION_ADDED` instead. Triggered when a reaction is added to a message in Slack.
Delete Webhook
Tool to delete a specific webhook. use when you need to remove a webhook from a form after confirming its id.
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Slack and Basin, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
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