Triage reference links from Slack DMs
A link in a DM should not become another forgotten tab. Notis opens it and reports what it is so you can decide what to do next.
Trigger
Direct Message Received
Triggered when a new direct message (DM) is sent to a user in Slack. Catches all DMs across all DM channels.
Action
Navigate to URL
Always start here: creates browser session and navigates to url. workflow: navigate() → fetchwebpage() → manual interactions → verify print debugurl to user | success rate: 99%
Why this helps
DM links are easy to lose among conversations, especially when each one demands a separate browser detour.
- Make the purpose of a DM link clear quickly.
- Keep link triage attached to the conversation that introduced it.
- Avoid accumulating tabs for items you have not assessed.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Slack and Browser tool to Notis once in the portal.
- 2Create the automation in the portal or ask Notis conversationally.
- 3Write one plain-language instruction asking Notis to open URLs from DMs and report each page's title and purpose in the DM.
- 4Select the Slack direct-message trigger and choose where run reports should go.
- 5Test by sending a DM with a non-sensitive page link.
Questions about this workflow
Does the workflow follow links in channel messages?
This workflow is intended for the Slack direct-message trigger. Use a channel-message trigger for channel links.
Will it submit forms on the page?
No. The instruction here is to open and inspect the page, not submit forms.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Slack to Browser tool. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Slack triggers
Browser tool actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Copy Selected Text
Copy currently selected text on the page to clipboard - ideal for extracting highlighted content, copying form data, or harvesting visible text selections.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Drag and Drop
Execute precise drag and drop operations - essential for file uploads, list reordering, element moving, and complex ui interactions that require drag-based manipulation.
New Channel Created Trigger
Triggered when a new channel is created in Slack.
Fetch Webpage Content
Your eyes: get page content for decision-making. use before: actions (find targets, understand state) use to verify: page transitions, major state changes, when actions seem to fail format: html=find elements | markdown=clean content | success rate: 99%
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 Clipboard Content
Read current content from the system clipboard - essential for data transfer workflows, extracting copied text, and reading user-copied data for processing.
Direct Message Received
Triggered when a new direct message (DM) is sent to a user in Slack. Catches all DMs across all DM channels.
Keyboard Shortcut
Execute keyboard shortcuts and key combinations - essential for copy/paste, navigation, and application commands that agents need for efficient browser automation.
Message Reaction Added
Triggered when a reaction is added to a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.
Mouse Click
Precision clicker: manual clicking with coordinates. pattern: fetchwebpage(html) → find element → estimate coordinates → click → verify hints: center buttons ~(640,350) | nav/header ~y=150 | content ~y=300-500 tip: try ±50px if first click misses | success rate: 85%
Message Reaction Removed
Triggered when a reaction is removed from a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.
Mouse Double Click
Execute a precise double click at specified screen coordinates - ideal for opening files, selecting text, or activating ui elements that require double click gestures.
Reaction Added Trigger
DEPRECATED: use `SLACK_MESSAGE_REACTION_ADDED` instead. Triggered when a reaction is added to a message in Slack.
Mouse Down (Press and Hold)
Press and hold mouse button at coordinates - use for starting custom drag operations, text selections, or long-press interactions. must be followed by mouseup action to complete.
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