Request transcription with a Slack reaction
A consistent reaction can turn a recording someone shared into a clear transcription request, without a separate handoff or reminder.
Trigger
Message Reaction Added
Triggered when a reaction is added to a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.
Action
Order Transcript
Tool to create a new transcription order for audio/video at a url. use when you have an accessible media url and need to initiate transcription.
Why this helps
Useful recordings can sit untouched because no one remembers to turn a Slack link into a transcription request.
- Make the request visible on the original Slack message.
- Avoid copying recording URLs into a separate order process.
- Give teammates a simple signal for recordings that need transcripts.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Slack and CastingWords to Notis once through the portal.
- 2Create a new automation in the portal or ask Notis conversationally to set it up.
- 3Write one instruction explaining which reaction on a recording message should start an order.
- 4Select the Slack reaction-added trigger, choose a run-report channel, and test with one real recording link.
Questions about this workflow
Will any reaction request transcription?
Describe the intended reaction clearly in the prompt and select the reaction trigger. Test the behavior with a real example.
What does the recording message need?
It needs an accessible audio or video URL that CastingWords can use for an order.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Slack to Castingwords. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Slack triggers
Castingwords actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Cancel and Refund Audio File
Tool to cancel an ordered audio file and issue a refund if applicable. use when no transcription work has been done on the file (pre-processing, audio processing, error states).
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Get Prepay Balance
Tool to retrieve the current prepay balance for the account. use when you need to check available funds before placing new transcription orders.
New Channel Created Trigger
Triggered when a new channel is created in Slack.
Get registered webhook URL
Tool to retrieve the currently registered webhook url for account notifications. use when you need to verify your webhook setup.
Channel Message Received
Triggered when a message is posted in a Slack channel (public, private, or multi-party IM). Does NOT match direct messages.
Order Transcript
Tool to create a new transcription order for audio/video at a url. use when you have an accessible media url and need to initiate transcription.
Direct Message Received
Triggered when a new direct message (DM) is sent to a user in Slack. Catches all DMs across all DM channels.
Order Upgrades
Tool to order an upgrade for a specific audio file. use after transcription is complete to add items like timestamps or extra editing. example: 'order timestamps for file 12345'.
Message Reaction Added
Triggered when a reaction is added to a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.
Register Webhook
Tool to register a webhook url to receive transcript completion notifications. use when you want castingwords to post transcript-complete events to your service endpoint.
Message Reaction Removed
Triggered when a reaction is removed from a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.
List Available SKUs
Tool to retrieve list of available skus. use when you need to know available services and pricing before placing an order.
Reaction Added Trigger
DEPRECATED: use `SLACK_MESSAGE_REACTION_ADDED` instead. Triggered when a reaction is added to a message in Slack.
Test Webhook Call
Tool to request a test webhook call for a specific event type. use after registering a webhook url to ensure webhook notifications are functioning properly.
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Slack and Castingwords, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
When this happens · Trigger
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