Create an expense review summary from Slack
Put the request and decision context in one place before an expense gets lost in the conversation.
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
Generate Carbone Report
Tool to generate a carbone report from a template and json data. use when you need to render documents in various formats.
Why this helps
Expense requests can get buried, leaving founders unsure what was requested or whether it was approved.
- Keeps request context and status visible.
- Makes pending decisions easier to find.
- Creates a consistent summary for review.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Slack and Carbone to Notis once through the portal.
- 2Create the automation in the portal or tell Notis to summarize expense requests posted in a chosen Slack channel.
- 3Use one plain-language instruction asking for the stated purpose, amount when present, and decision status without guessing missing details.
- 4Select Channel Message Received and set the channel for run reports.
- 5Test with one suitable expense request and confirm missing information is clearly marked.
Questions about this workflow
Will it infer an amount if the message omits one?
No. Instruct Notis to note that the amount is missing rather than infer it.
Does this approve or pay the expense?
No. It generates a review document; it does not approve or pay requests.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Slack to Carbone. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Slack triggers
Carbone 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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Download Template
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New Channel Created Trigger
Triggered when a new channel is created in Slack.
Generate Carbone Report
Tool to generate a carbone report from a template and json data. use when you need to render documents in various formats.
Channel Message Received
Triggered when a message is posted in a Slack channel (public, private, or multi-party IM). Does NOT match direct messages.
Generate Template ID
Tool to generate a unique template id for a new template. use when you need the template identifier before uploading.
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 Carbone Server Status
Tool to retrieve the current status and health of the carbone server. use before generating reports to ensure the service is operational.
Message Reaction Added
Triggered when a reaction is added to a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.
Set Carbone API Version
Tool to set the carbone api version to be used for subsequent requests. use before rendering or managing templates to ensure correct version is applied.
Message Reaction Removed
Triggered when a reaction is removed from a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.
Upload a template
Tool to upload a template to the carbone server. use when you need to add or replace a template by providing its content.
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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