Find the right PDF template from Slack
Answer a specific template search request by retrieving the available template list.
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
List PDF Templates
Tool to retrieve a paginated list of PDF templates. Use when you need to browse available templates before generating a PDF.
Why this helps
People lose time searching for the right document template before they can begin.
- Make available templates easier to discover.
- Avoid searching through unrelated channels for template names.
- Choose a suitable template before starting document generation.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Slack and Craftmypdf to Notis once in the portal.
- 2Create an automation in the portal or ask Notis in plain language.
- 3Ask Notis to retrieve the available Craftmypdf templates only when a channel message explicitly asks to browse or find a template.
- 4Choose the Slack channel message trigger and a channel for run reports.
- 5Test with one real template search request and review the returned list.
Questions about this workflow
Does this generate a document?
No. It retrieves a paginated list of available PDF templates.
Can it find a particular type of template?
Ask Notis to retrieve the list for a clear search request; availability depends on the connected Craftmypdf account.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Slack to Craftmypdf. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Slack triggers
Craftmypdf actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Create Editor Session
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Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Create PDF Asynchronously
Tool to queue asynchronous PDF generation via webhook. Use when you need to generate a PDF in the background and receive the result via a webhook.
New Channel Created Trigger
Triggered when a new channel is created in Slack.
List PDF Templates
Tool to retrieve a paginated list of PDF templates. Use when you need to browse available templates before generating a PDF.
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 Craftmypdf, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
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