Check Contentful when a Slack message is marked ready
Turn a clear reaction into a quick content check, so approved-looking work gets the right follow-through.
Trigger
Message Reaction Added
Triggered when a reaction is added to a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.
Action
GraphQL Content API Persisted Query
Tool to execute a persisted GraphQL query via its SHA256 hash. Use after registering a query hash to run cached queries by hash. On first call include full query text; thereafter invoke with only hash and variables.
Why this helps
A readiness signal can be overlooked when someone still needs to find the matching CMS entry.
- Use a visible team signal to start a focused content lookup.
- Reduce the gap between a Slack decision and checking its CMS counterpart.
- Keep run results available in the reporting channel.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Slack and Contentful graphql to Notis once in the portal.
- 2Create an automation in the portal or tell Notis what it should do.
- 3Write one instruction asking Notis to run a persisted Contentful query for content related to a Slack message when a designated readiness reaction is added.
- 4Select the Slack message reaction added trigger and choose a channel for run reports.
- 5Test on a real message with the reaction your team uses.
Questions about this workflow
Can this publish the entry?
No. The available action runs a persisted GraphQL query; it does not publish content.
What should the reaction mean?
Choose a reaction your team already uses to signal that the referenced content is ready for a Contentful check.
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Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Slack to Contentful graphql. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Slack triggers
Contentful graphql actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Get CMA Token
Tool to retrieve a Contentful Management API (CMA) access token. Use when making CMA calls to ensure valid authorization.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
GraphQL Content API Persisted Query
Tool to execute a persisted GraphQL query via its SHA256 hash. Use after registering a query hash to run cached queries by hash. On first call include full query text; thereafter invoke with only hash and variables.
New Channel Created Trigger
Triggered when a new channel is created in Slack.
GraphQL Content API Query
Tool to execute a GraphQL query against a specified space and environment. Use when fetching Contentful content via GraphQL after obtaining or providing a valid token.
Channel Message Received
Triggered when a message is posted in a Slack channel (public, private, or multi-party IM). Does NOT match direct messages.
Direct Message Received
Triggered when a new direct message (DM) is sent to a user in Slack. Catches all DMs across all DM channels.
Message Reaction Added
Triggered when a reaction is added to a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.
Message Reaction Removed
Triggered when a reaction is removed from a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.
Reaction Added Trigger
DEPRECATED: use `SLACK_MESSAGE_REACTION_ADDED` instead. Triggered when a reaction is added to a message in Slack.
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Slack and Contentful graphql, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
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