Find alternatives without starting a new research task
Keep tool exploration focused by searching for similar options as soon as the team raises a specific product need.
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
Composio Similarlinks
Perform a search to find similar links and retrieve a list of relevant results. the search can optionally return contents.
Why this helps
Tool research can sprawl across tabs and chats, making it difficult to remember what prompted the comparison.
- Start comparison research from a named product or category.
- Keep candidate links attached to the original need.
- Make it easier to review options together.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Slack and Composio search to Notis once in the portal.
- 2Create an automation by asking Notis or opening Automations in the portal.
- 3Use one instruction asking Notis to find similar links when a Slack message requests alternatives to a named tool and share a concise set in the thread.
- 4Choose Slack Channel Message Received and a report channel.
- 5Test with a real request naming a product the team is evaluating.
Questions about this workflow
Can it search without a named product?
Ask for a clear tool or product name in the Slack request so Similarlinks has a starting point.
Does it rank the best alternative?
It finds similar links. The team can compare the options against its own needs.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Slack to Composio search. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Slack triggers
Composio search actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Composio DuckDuckGo Search
The duckduckgosearch class utilizes the composio duckduckgo search api to perform searches, focusing on web information and details. it leverages the duckduckgo search engine via the composio duckduckgo search api to retrieve relevant web data based on the provided query.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Composio Google Events Search
The eventsearch class enables scraping of google events search queries. it conducts an event search using the composio events search api, retrieving information on events such as concerts, festivals, and other activities based on the provided query.
New Channel Created Trigger
Triggered when a new channel is created in Slack.
Exa Answer
Get answers with citations using the exa api.
Channel Message Received
Triggered when a message is posted in a Slack channel (public, private, or multi-party IM). Does NOT match direct messages.
Composio Similarlinks
Perform a search to find similar links and retrieve a list of relevant results. the search can optionally return contents.
Direct Message Received
Triggered when a new direct message (DM) is sent to a user in Slack. Catches all DMs across all DM channels.
Composio Finance Search
The financesearch class utilizes the composio finance search api to conduct financial searches, focusing on financial data and stock information. it leverages the google finance search engine via the composio finance search api to retrieve pertinent financial details based on the provided query.
Message Reaction Added
Triggered when a reaction is added to a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.
Composio Google Maps Search
The googlemapssearch class performs a location-specific search using the composio goolge maps search api. this class extends the functionality of the base action class to specifically target locations related to the given query. by utilizing the google maps search engine through the composio goolge maps search api, it fetches the most relevant location data based on the input query. the `googlemapssearch` class is particularly useful for applications that need to retrieve and display location information about a specific area. it leverages the powerful search capabilities of google's maps search engine, ensuring that the returned results are accurate and relevant.
Message Reaction Removed
Triggered when a reaction is removed from a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.
Composio Image Search
The imagesearch class performs an image search using the composio image search api, to target image data and information. it uses the google images search engine through the composio image search api to fetch relevant image information based on the input query.
Reaction Added Trigger
DEPRECATED: use `SLACK_MESSAGE_REACTION_ADDED` instead. Triggered when a reaction is added to a message in Slack.
Composio News Search
The newssearch class performs a news-specific search using the composio news search api. this class extends the functionality of the base action class to specifically target news articles related to the given query. by utilizing the google news search engine through the composio news search api, it fetches the most relevant news articles based on the input query. the `newssearch` class is particularly useful for applications that need to retrieve and display the latest news articles about a specific topic. it leverages the powerful search capabilities of google's news search engine, ensuring that the returned results are current and relevant.
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Slack and Composio search, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
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