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Make direct data connection requests easier to finish

When a clear setup request arrives in a DM, Notis can create the BigML connector and report the outcome where you prefer.

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

Create External Connector

Tool to create a new external connector for data sources. use after configuring external databases or search indices.

Why this helps

A private request can feel handled once acknowledged, even when the actual connector still needs to be created in a separate tool.

  • Turn an explicit DM setup request into a BigML connector.
  • Reduce the need to remember a second tool step after replying.
  • Make the run outcome available in your selected reporting channel.

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 create a BigML connector when a DM explicitly requests an external data connection.
  • 3Select the direct message received trigger and choose where run reports should go.
  • 4Test with a real connection request DM and inspect the connector in BigML.

Questions about this workflow

Can the connector be fully configured from the DM?

The action creates an external connector. Use the plain-language prompt to convey the request; any source-specific setup may still need attention in BigML.

Will general DMs about data trigger it?

The prompt should limit action to direct messages that clearly request connector creation.

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.

TriggerScheduled

Create External Connector

Tool to create a new external connector for data sources. use after configuring external databases or search indices.

ActionInstant

Webhook trigger

Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.

TriggerInstant

Create Project

Tool to create a new project. use when you need to group related bigml resources into a project.

ActionInstant

New Channel Created Trigger

Triggered when a new channel is created in Slack.

TriggerInstant

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.

ActionInstant

Channel Message Received

Triggered when a message is posted in a Slack channel (public, private, or multi-party IM). Does NOT match direct messages.

TriggerInstant

Get External Connector

Tool to retrieve details of an external connector. use after creating or listing external connectors to inspect its state.

ActionInstant

Direct Message Received

Triggered when a new direct message (DM) is sent to a user in Slack. Catches all DMs across all DM channels.

TriggerInstant

Get Project

Tool to retrieve details of a project by id. use when you need to inspect project metadata before analysis.

ActionInstant

Message Reaction Added

Triggered when a reaction is added to a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.

TriggerInstant

List Correlations

Tool to list correlation resources. use when you need to browse or paginate existing correlations for the authenticated user.

ActionInstant

Message Reaction Removed

Triggered when a reaction is removed from a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.

TriggerInstant

Reaction Added Trigger

DEPRECATED: use `SLACK_MESSAGE_REACTION_ADDED` instead. Triggered when a reaction is added to a message in Slack.

TriggerInstant

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

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