Connect new Slack channels with Box content
Keep conversations and files connected. When a new Slack channel is created, Notis can create a Box integration mapping to the relevant Box item.
Trigger
New Channel Created Trigger
Triggered when a new channel is created in Slack.
Action
Create slack integration mapping
Creates a [slack integration mapping](https://support.box.com/hc/en-us/articles/4415585987859-box-as-the-content-layer-for-slack) by mapping a slack channel to a box item. you need admin or co-admin role to use this endpoint.
Why this helps
People discuss work in Slack but cannot quickly tell which Box location holds its files.
- Make the relationship between a Slack channel and Box content explicit.
- Reduce repeated questions about where project files live.
- Help teams move between discussion and documents with less friction.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Slack and Box to Notis once through the portal.
- 2Create an automation and describe the Box Slack mapping you want Notis to create for new channels.
- 3Choose the new channel created trigger and state how the corresponding Box item should be identified in the prompt.
- 4Choose a run-report channel and test with a real channel and Box destination.
Questions about this workflow
Does creating a mapping also create a Box folder?
No. This workflow creates a Slack integration mapping to a Box item; use a separate folder-creation workflow if you also need a new folder.
Who can create the mapping?
Box requires an admin or co-admin role for this action.
When this happens · Trigger
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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.
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`.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
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`.
New Channel Created Trigger
Triggered when a new channel is created in Slack.
Add domain to list of allowed collaboration domains
Creates a new entry in the list of allowed domains to allow collaboration for.
Channel Message Received
Triggered when a message is posted in a Slack channel (public, private, or multi-party IM). Does NOT match direct messages.
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.
Direct Message Received
Triggered when a new direct message (DM) is sent to a user in Slack. Catches all DMs across all DM channels.
Add or update user avatar
Adds or updates a user avatar.
Message Reaction Added
Triggered when a reaction is added to a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.
Add shared link to file
Adds a shared link to a file.
Message Reaction Removed
Triggered when a reaction is removed from a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.
Add shared link to folder
Adds a shared link to a folder.
Reaction Added Trigger
DEPRECATED: use `SLACK_MESSAGE_REACTION_ADDED` instead. Triggered when a reaction is added to a message in Slack.
Add shared link to web link
Adds a shared link to a web link.
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Slack and Box, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
When this happens · Trigger
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