Keep Slack context with its Canny post
Bring a useful update from Slack into the Canny discussion it belongs to.
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
Create Comment
Tool to create a new comment on a post. use when you have the authorid and postid and want to submit feedback or replies.
Why this helps
Important clarifications remain scattered across Slack and Canny, forcing people to retrace discussions.
- Keep clarifications beside the related idea.
- Make it easier to pick up a discussion later.
- Cut down on searching across channels for context.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Slack and Canny to Notis once through the portal.
- 2Create an automation in the portal or tell Notis to add relevant Slack updates to matching Canny posts.
- 3Write one plain-language instruction to act only when a specific existing post and useful update are identifiable.
- 4Select the Slack Channel Message Received trigger and choose a channel for run reports.
- 5Test with a real Slack update that clearly references an existing Canny post.
Questions about this workflow
What if the matching Canny post is unclear?
Instruct Notis to skip uncertain matches and report them rather than adding context to the wrong post.
Does this create a new post?
No. This workflow adds a comment to a clearly identified existing post.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Slack to Canny. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Slack triggers
Canny actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Add Post Tag
Tool to add a tag to a specific post. use when you need to categorize or group content by applying an existing tag.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Delete User
Tool to delete a user and their comments and votes. use when you need to fully remove a user's account and all associated data (e.g., gdpr compliance).
New Channel Created Trigger
Triggered when a new channel is created in Slack.
Change Post Status
Tool to change a post's status. use when you need to update a post's workflow stage and optionally notify voters.
Channel Message Received
Triggered when a message is posted in a Slack channel (public, private, or multi-party IM). Does NOT match direct messages.
Create Changelog Entry
Tool to create and optionally publish a new changelog entry. use when you need to add a product update record, control publish timing, and notify users. example: "create changelog entry titled 'version 1.2' with details '...' and publish immediately.".
Direct Message Received
Triggered when a new direct message (DM) is sent to a user in Slack. Catches all DMs across all DM channels.
Create Comment
Tool to create a new comment on a post. use when you have the authorid and postid and want to submit feedback or replies.
Message Reaction Added
Triggered when a reaction is added to a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.
Create or Update User
Tool to create or update a user in canny. use when you need to provision a new user or synchronize updates to an existing user profile. example: "create or update user with email user@example.com"
Message Reaction Removed
Triggered when a reaction is removed from a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.
Create Post
Tool to create a new post on a board. use when you have the boardid and userid and need to submit new feedback.
Reaction Added Trigger
DEPRECATED: use `SLACK_MESSAGE_REACTION_ADDED` instead. Triggered when a reaction is added to a message in Slack.
Create Tag
Tool to create a new tag. use when you have the boardid and tag name and need to categorize posts.
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Slack and Canny, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
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