Find existing content for a direct-message request
Turn a quick DM asking for materials into a search for content your team has already created.
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
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.
Why this helps
Private requests for materials can lead to duplicate work when existing content is difficult to locate.
- Make existing material easier to reuse across the team.
- Reduce context switching for quick information requests.
- Give the requester a helpful starting point.
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 ask Notis conversationally.
- 3Write one instruction asking Notis to query Contentful for existing material when a direct message requests content about a topic.
- 4Choose the Slack direct message received trigger and a channel for run reports.
- 5Test with a real DM asking for material on a known topic.
Questions about this workflow
Does this respond directly to the sender?
Choose a channel for run reports and describe how Notis should present results in the plain-language instruction.
Can it find any kind of content?
The query can search relevant Contentful data when the request provides enough topic context.
When this happens · Trigger
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.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
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