See which item attributes BoxHero tracks
A quick Slack question can prompt Notis to retrieve BoxHero's current item attribute specifications.
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
List Item Attributes
Tool to retrieve the list of item attribute specifications used within the team. Use when you need to understand what custom attributes are defined for items.
Why this helps
When product details are unfamiliar, it takes effort to find which attributes the inventory team actually tracks.
- Recall the custom attribute specifications used by the team.
- Reduce uncertainty when discussing product details.
- Keep attribute questions close to the conversation.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Slack and BoxHero to Notis once in the portal.
- 2Create an automation or tell Notis to retrieve BoxHero item attribute specifications when a Slack message asks what product attributes are tracked.
- 3Pick the Slack Channel Message Received trigger and choose a channel for run reports.
- 4Test with a channel question about item attributes.
Questions about this workflow
Does it return attributes for a specific item?
This event lists the team's item attribute specifications. Use a specific item lookup when you need an item's details.
Can the result clarify what data the team tracks?
Yes. The returned specifications show which custom item attributes are defined for the team.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Slack to Boxhero. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Slack triggers
Boxhero actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
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Webhook trigger
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New Channel Created Trigger
Triggered when a new channel is created in Slack.
Get Item
Tool to retrieve a specific item (barcode) by ID. Use when you need detailed information about a single item including its attributes, pricing, and inventory quantities.
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 Item Attribute
Tool to retrieve a specific item attribute by ID. Use when you need to get detailed information about an item attribute specification.
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 Location
Tool to retrieve a specific location by ID. Use when you need detailed information about a particular warehouse location including its name, quantity, and notes.
Message Reaction Added
Triggered when a reaction is added to a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.
Get Member
Tool to retrieve a specific team member by ID. Use when you need to get details about a particular member.
Message Reaction Removed
Triggered when a reaction is removed from a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.
Get Linked Team Info
Tool to get information about the linked team and its mode. Use when you need to retrieve the currently linked team details.
Reaction Added Trigger
DEPRECATED: use `SLACK_MESSAGE_REACTION_ADDED` instead. Triggered when a reaction is added to a message in Slack.
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Tool to list basic inventory transactions. Use when you need a high-level overview of in/out/move transactions.
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Slack and Boxhero, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
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