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Carry clear Slack handling decisions into Box classification

A handling decision in Slack can be easy to miss later. Ask Notis to add the matching existing Box classification when the file and label are clear.

Trigger

Channel Message Received

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

Action

Add classification to file

Adds a classification to a file by specifying the label of the classification to add. this api can also be called by including the enterprise id in the url explicitly, for example `/files/:id//enterprise 12345/securityclassification-6vmvochwuwo`.

Why this helps

Teams agree on a document's handling in conversation but forget to label the Box file itself.

  • Put an explicit handling decision on the affected file.
  • Reduce manual classification follow-up.
  • Make Box organization reflect decisions shared in Slack.

Setup

Build it in a few focused steps.

  • 1Connect Slack and Box to Notis once through the portal.
  • 2Create an automation and describe the approved Slack updates that should add an existing Box file classification.
  • 3Choose the channel message received trigger and state how Notis should identify the file and classification label.
  • 4Select a channel for run reports and test with an authorized update and matching file.

Questions about this workflow

Does this create a new classification label?

No. This action adds an existing classification label to a file.

Who should be allowed to trigger this?

Limit the prompt to authorized updates and make the intended file and label explicit.

When this happens · Trigger

Do this · Action

Supported Triggers and Actions

Notis builds workflows that link Slack to Box. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.

Slack triggers

Box actions

Recurring trigger

Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.

TriggerScheduled

Add classification to file

Adds a classification to a file by specifying the label of the classification to add. this api can also be called by including the enterprise id in the url explicitly, for example `/files/:id//enterprise 12345/securityclassification-6vmvochwuwo`.

ActionInstant

Webhook trigger

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

TriggerInstant

Add classification to folder

Adds a classification to a folder by specifying the label of the classification to add. this api can also be called by including the enterprise id in the url explicitly, for example `/folders/:id/enterprise 12345/securityclassification-6vmvochwuwo`.

ActionInstant

New Channel Created Trigger

Triggered when a new channel is created in Slack.

TriggerInstant

Add domain to list of allowed collaboration domains

Creates a new entry in the list of allowed domains to allow collaboration for.

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

Add initial classifications

When an enterprise does not yet have any classifications, this api call initializes the classification template with an initial set of classifications. if an enterprise already has a classification, the template will already exist and instead an api call should be made to add additional classifications.

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

Add or update user avatar

Adds or updates a user avatar.

ActionInstant

Message Reaction Added

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

TriggerInstant

Add shared link to file

Adds a shared link to a file.

ActionInstant

Message Reaction Removed

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

TriggerInstant

Add shared link to folder

Adds a shared link to a folder.

ActionInstant

Reaction Added Trigger

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

TriggerInstant

Add shared link to web link

Adds a shared link to a web link.

ActionInstant

Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.

Slack and Box, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.

When this happens · Trigger

Do this · Action

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