Find product categories from a Slack DM
Use a direct request as a cue to find where its product type fits in the Best Buy catalog.
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 Categories
Tool to retrieve best buy product categories. use when you need to list or filter categories in the catalog.
Why this helps
A private request can be easy to lose and difficult to turn into a well scoped search.
- Turn a DM into a concrete research step.
- Find a better starting point for product discovery.
- Reduce repeated interpretation of the request.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Slack and Best Buy to Notis once in the portal.
- 2Create an automation in the portal or ask Notis conversationally.
- 3Write one prompt asking Notis to find Best Buy categories that match equipment types requested in a DM.
- 4Select the Slack direct message trigger and choose a channel for run reports.
- 5Test with one real DM naming an equipment type.
Questions about this workflow
Will this search for exact products?
It retrieves matching categories. For exact listings, use a workflow based on the Best Buy product search action.
Can I use it for private requests?
Yes. The Slack direct message trigger listens for new DMs.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Slack to Bestbuy. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Slack triggers
Bestbuy actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Get Categories
Tool to retrieve best buy product categories. use when you need to list or filter categories in the catalog.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Get Category Details
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New Channel Created Trigger
Triggered when a new channel is created in Slack.
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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.
Get Products
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Direct Message Received
Triggered when a new direct message (DM) is sent to a user in Slack. Catches all DMs across all DM channels.
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Message Reaction Added
Triggered when a reaction is added to a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.
Get Product Reviews
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Message Reaction Removed
Triggered when a reaction is removed from a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.
Get Store Details
Tool to retrieve detailed information about a specific best buy store. use when you have a valid store id.
Reaction Added Trigger
DEPRECATED: use `SLACK_MESSAGE_REACTION_ADDED` instead. Triggered when a reaction is added to a message in Slack.
Get Best Buy Stores
Tool to retrieve a list of best buy stores. use when you need store listings with optional filters or geo-search after confirming your api key.
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Slack and Bestbuy, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
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