Turn a Slack reaction into a transaction recap
Mark a stock movement discussion for a BoxHero transaction overview with one reaction.
Trigger
Message Reaction Added
Triggered when a reaction is added to a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.
Action
BoxHero - List Basic Transactions
Tool to list basic inventory transactions. Use when you need a high-level overview of in/out/move transactions.
Why this helps
Remembering to return to a stock movement thread later can add follow-up work to an already busy day.
- Make it easy to flag a thread for an activity recap.
- Review in, out, and move transactions on demand.
- Reduce the mental load of remembering follow-ups.
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 a BoxHero transaction overview when the chosen reaction is added to a stock movement message.
- 3Pick the Slack Message Reaction Added trigger and choose a channel for run reports.
- 4Test by adding the chosen reaction to a relevant stock movement message.
Questions about this workflow
Which reaction should the automation watch?
Describe your preferred emoji in the plain-language instruction and use the trigger's optional emoji filter if needed.
What will Notis summarize?
The basic BoxHero transaction list provides a high-level overview of in, out, and move transactions.
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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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Reaction Added Trigger
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BoxHero - List Basic Transactions
Tool to list basic inventory transactions. Use when you need a high-level overview of in/out/move transactions.
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