Get a Contentful lookup for a Slack DM question
When a content question arrives privately, let Notis find the relevant entry so it does not get lost in your inbox.
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 can disappear among messages and context switches, leaving simple content questions unanswered.
- Give direct content questions a concrete lookup step.
- Avoid reopening Contentful just to answer a quick status or existence question.
- Keep the result available in the chosen run-report 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 ask Notis to set it up in plain language.
- 3Describe in one instruction how Notis should query Contentful when a direct message asks about a content item.
- 4Select the Slack direct message received trigger and choose a channel for run reports.
- 5Test with a real DM asking about a known entry.
Questions about this workflow
Does the trigger include direct messages?
Yes. The Slack direct message received event catches DMs across DM channels.
Will the answer be sent back to the original DM?
Choose the channel for run reports during setup and describe the desired reporting behavior in the instruction.
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.
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