Check directory categories in Slack
Keep category questions from turning into a settings hunt. Notis can fetch the current Brilliant Directories data categories and share a useful summary.
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
Get Data Categories
This tool fetches all data categories in a brilliant directories website. data categories are distinct from top categories and represent the various types of data organization within the system.
Why this helps
A simple category lookup can pull a founder away from the work they were doing.
- Answer category questions in the conversation where they arise.
- Use the current category list rather than relying on memory.
- Keep short reference tasks from becoming distracting detours.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Slack and Brilliant Directories to Notis once in the portal.
- 2Create an automation in the portal or ask Notis conversationally to look up directory data categories from Slack.
- 3Describe in one plain-language prompt how to recognize a category question and present the returned categories.
- 4Select the Slack channel message trigger and a channel for run reports.
- 5Test by asking in Slack which data categories are currently available.
Questions about this workflow
Does this return top-level categories?
The action retrieves data categories, which the integration description distinguishes from top categories.
Will it change category settings?
No. This action fetches category information for reference.
When this happens · Trigger
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Slack to Brilliant directories. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Slack triggers
Brilliant directories actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Create User
This tool creates a new user record in the brilliant directories website database. it supports creating new users with essential details such as email, password, subscriptionid and optional parameters including name, company, contact details, and address information.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Delete User
This tool deletes an existing user record from the brilliant directories website database. it allows for the complete removal of a user record and, optionally, the deletion of the member's uploaded images.
New Channel Created Trigger
Triggered when a new channel is created in Slack.
Get Data Categories
This tool fetches all data categories in a brilliant directories website. data categories are distinct from top categories and represent the various types of data organization within the system.
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 Lead Fields
This tool retrieves all available fields in the leads table from a brilliant directories website. it returns a json object containing a list of fields and their associated metadata (field name, field type, field label, whether the field is required, and if it is a system field) that can be used to understand the structure and metadata of lead-related fields.
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 Reviews Fields
This tool retrieves all the available fields in the users reviews table from a brilliant directories website. it is a standalone tool that requires only authentication and provides a comprehensive list of review information such as review text, rating, timestamp, user identification fields, and any custom configured fields in the reviews system.
Message Reaction Added
Triggered when a reaction is added to a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.
Get User Fields
This tool fetches all available fields from the users data table in your brilliant directories website. it provides a detailed list of available fields for user operations including creation, updating, and retrieval.
Message Reaction Removed
Triggered when a reaction is removed from a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.
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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