Check Contentful when a launch question lands in your DMs
Give launch questions a reliable search step even when they arrive outside the main channel.
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 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 private launch question can require a disruptive context switch and still go unanswered.
- Turn private launch questions into a concrete CMS lookup.
- Reduce manual searches during busy launch periods.
- Keep the query result available for follow-up.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Slack and Contentful graphql to Notis once in the portal.
- 2Create the automation in the portal or ask Notis to create it conversationally.
- 3Write one instruction asking Notis to run a persisted Contentful query for launch-page content when a Slack DM asks about it.
- 4Select the Slack direct message received trigger and choose a channel for run reports.
- 5Test with a real DM about a known launch page.
Questions about this workflow
Can the action publish the launch page?
No. The persisted query action fetches data and does not publish content.
Will every DM trigger it?
The trigger catches DMs; describe the launch-related condition in the plain-language 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.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
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