Answer connector questions with a BigML lookup
A direct question about a connector can trigger a BigML details lookup, helping you answer without a detour through resource lists.
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 External Connector
Tool to retrieve details of an external connector. use after creating or listing external connectors to inspect its state.
Why this helps
Small status questions can break focus when they require manually searching for the relevant connector in BigML.
- Make direct connector questions easier to resolve.
- Retrieve details for an existing external connector.
- Reduce interruption from manual resource searches.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Slack and BigML to Notis once in the portal.
- 2Create an automation in the portal or ask Notis to retrieve BigML connector details when a DM asks about an existing connector.
- 3Select the direct message received trigger and choose where run reports should go.
- 4Test with a DM about a real connector and verify the retrieved information.
Questions about this workflow
Can this create a connector?
No. This workflow retrieves details about an existing external connector.
How should I identify the connector?
Describe in the prompt how Notis should identify the connector from the message context.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Slack to Bigml. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Slack triggers
Bigml actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Create External Connector
Tool to create a new external connector for data sources. use after configuring external databases or search indices.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Create Project
Tool to create a new project. use when you need to group related bigml resources into a project.
New Channel Created Trigger
Triggered when a new channel is created in Slack.
Delete Project
Tool to delete an existing project. use when you need to permanently remove a project resource after confirming it is not in use by other resources.
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 External Connector
Tool to retrieve details of an external connector. use after creating or listing external connectors to inspect its state.
Direct Message Received
Triggered when a new direct message (DM) is sent to a user in Slack. Catches all DMs across all DM channels.
Get Project
Tool to retrieve details of a project by id. use when you need to inspect project metadata before analysis.
Message Reaction Added
Triggered when a reaction is added to a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.
List Correlations
Tool to list correlation resources. use when you need to browse or paginate existing correlations for the authenticated user.
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.
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Slack and Bigml, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Save your first hour today.
7-day trial of any paid plan, with 20$ of usage included.
No card. Works with personal or business Bigml.