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Turn a direct Slack request into a build

Capture the build request where it arrives, then let Notis carry it through to Codemagic.

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

Start New Build

Tool to start a new build for an application with specified workflow and branch or tag. Use when you need to trigger a build programmatically. Either branch or tag parameter must be provided.

Why this helps

Build requests sent privately are easy to lose among other one-to-one conversations.

  • Keep private build requests from falling through the cracks.
  • Avoid copying request details between Slack and Codemagic.
  • Start the build from the conversation that contains the request.

Setup

Build it in a few focused steps.

  • 1Connect Slack and Codemagic to Notis once in the portal.
  • 2Create an automation in the portal or ask Notis to start a Codemagic build when a direct message clearly requests one.
  • 3Select Direct Message Received as the trigger and describe how Notis should determine the intended app and branch from the message.
  • 4Choose a channel for run reports, then test with one real direct build request.

Questions about this workflow

Can Notis use a branch named in a DM?

Include that instruction in the prompt. Notis interprets the request and uses the context available in the message.

Does this listen to channel messages too?

No. This workflow uses the Slack direct-message trigger.

When this happens · Trigger

Do this · Action

Supported Triggers and Actions

Notis builds workflows that link Slack to Codemagic. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.

Slack triggers

Codemagic actions

Recurring trigger

Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.

TriggerScheduled

Add Application from Private Repository

Tool to create an application from a private repository using SSH key authentication. Use when you need to add a new private repository to Codemagic with SSH credentials.

ActionInstant

Webhook trigger

Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.

TriggerInstant

Add New Application

Tool to add a Git repository to the applications list in Codemagic. Use when you need to add a new application to Codemagic from a repository URL.

ActionInstant

New Channel Created Trigger

Triggered when a new channel is created in Slack.

TriggerInstant

Get Meta Information

Tool to get metadata about Codemagic including public IP addresses in use (in CIDR notation). Use when you need to retrieve IP blocks for whitelisting build machines or simulator network requests.

ActionInstant

Channel Message Received

Triggered when a message is posted in a Slack channel (public, private, or multi-party IM). Does NOT match direct messages.

TriggerInstant

Get Variable Group Information

Tool to retrieve information about a specific variable group including its name and configuration settings. Use when you need to get details for a variable group by its ID.

ActionInstant

Direct Message Received

Triggered when a new direct message (DM) is sent to a user in Slack. Catches all DMs across all DM channels.

TriggerInstant

Update Variable Group

Tool to change a variable group's name and security settings. Use when you need to update an existing variable group by its ID. Returns success confirmation on 204 No Content response.

ActionInstant

Message Reaction Added

Triggered when a reaction is added to a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.

TriggerInstant

Delete All Application Caches

Tool to delete all caches for a specific application. Use when clearing all cached data for an app. The deletion process is asynchronous and will complete after the API response is returned.

ActionInstant

Message Reaction Removed

Triggered when a reaction is removed from a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.

TriggerInstant

Delete Specific Cache

Tool to delete a specific cache from an application. Use when a cached build artifact needs to be removed. The deletion is performed asynchronously and returns immediately with a 202 Accepted status.

ActionInstant

Reaction Added Trigger

DEPRECATED: use `SLACK_MESSAGE_REACTION_ADDED` instead. Triggered when a reaction is added to a message in Slack.

TriggerInstant

Get Account Info for Over-the-Air Updates

Tool to retrieve account information for over-the-air updates. Use when you need to check the account status (enabled/disabled/pending) and associated team identifier.

ActionInstant

Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.

Slack and Codemagic, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.

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