Clear an idle Countdown request queue
Retire a stale queue with an explicit Slack instruction so old research requests stop cluttering the next review.
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
Clear Collection Requests
Tool to clear all requests from a specified collection. Use when you need to remove all queued requests for an idle collection.
Why this helps
A backlog of abandoned requests can make a research collection harder to understand and restart.
- Remove an obsolete batch of queued requests in one action.
- Make the collection easier to reassess and reuse.
- Reduce clutter from research that is no longer planned.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Slack and Countdown api to Notis once in the portal.
- 2Create an automation prompt requiring a clear request to clear all queued requests from a specifically identified idle collection.
- 3Pick the Slack channel message trigger, choose a run-report channel, and test the request logic before using it on an active collection.
Questions about this workflow
Does this remove completed request history?
The action clears requests from a specified collection; use it only when that queue is no longer needed.
Should I use this for an active collection?
No. The workflow should be limited to an idle collection after the Slack request makes that intent clear.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Slack to Countdown api. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Slack triggers
Countdown api actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Clear Collection Requests
Tool to clear all requests from a specified collection. Use when you need to remove all queued requests for an idle collection.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
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