Start proposal briefs from the request itself
When a channel message asks for a proposal brief, generate a structured PDF draft from the stated scope, goals, and constraints.
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
Convert HTML to PDF
Tool to convert html or a public url into a pdf document. use when you need programmatic pdf generation from html content.
Why this helps
Proposal work can stall when the original request is scattered in Slack and must be recopied before drafting can begin.
- Turns a clear request into a reviewable starting document.
- Keeps stated scope and constraints close to the brief.
- Reduces repeated copying before proposal work begins.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Slack and Cloudlayer to Notis once in the portal.
- 2Create the automation in the portal or ask Notis in plain language for a proposal brief workflow.
- 3In one instruction, ask Notis to create a structured PDF draft only when a message explicitly requests a proposal brief, using details that are stated.
- 4Pick the Slack channel message trigger and the run report channel.
- 5Test with one genuine proposal request and review the draft for accuracy.
Questions about this workflow
Will this create a finished proposal?
It creates a brief draft from the message. Review it and add any information not present in Slack.
What if the request lacks scope details?
The instruction can tell Notis to leave unspecified details out rather than filling gaps.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Slack to Cloudlayer. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Slack triggers
Cloudlayer 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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New Channel Created Trigger
Triggered when a new channel is created in Slack.
Get API Status
Tool to test api reachability. use when checking if the cloudlayer api is available.
Channel Message Received
Triggered when a message is posted in a Slack channel (public, private, or multi-party IM). Does NOT match direct messages.
HTML to Image
Tool to convert base64-encoded html to an image. use when you need to render raw html or a url into png, jpeg, or webp after content load.
Direct Message Received
Triggered when a new direct message (DM) is sent to a user in Slack. Catches all DMs across all DM channels.
Convert HTML to PDF
Tool to convert html or a public url into a pdf document. use when you need programmatic pdf generation from html content.
Message Reaction Added
Triggered when a reaction is added to a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.
List Assets
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Message Reaction Removed
Triggered when a reaction is removed from a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.
List Storage Configurations
Tool to retrieve a list of all storage configurations. use after authenticating to cloudlayer to view your account's storage settings.
Reaction Added Trigger
DEPRECATED: use `SLACK_MESSAGE_REACTION_ADDED` instead. Triggered when a reaction is added to a message in Slack.
Convert URL to Image
Tool to convert a webpage url to an image. use when dynamic screenshot parameters are needed.
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Slack and Cloudlayer, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
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