Turn a localization planning DM into a Crowdin label
When a clear planning note names the next translation batch, let Notis create its label while the context is fresh.
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
Add Label
Tool to create a new label in a crowdin project. use when you need to tag resources with a custom identifier, such as 'sprint-5'.
Why this helps
Small planning decisions often happen in a DM and are easy to lose before the localization batch is organized.
- Captures planning context from a DM before it gets buried.
- Creates a label that can organize related strings later.
- Reduces the need to repeat a decision in a public channel.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Slack and Crowdin to Notis once through the portal.
- 2Create an automation in the portal or ask Notis to create labels from localization planning DMs.
- 3Write one plain-language instruction to create a Crowdin label when a Slack DM clearly names a planned localization batch and project.
- 4Choose the Slack direct message trigger and a channel for run reports.
- 5Test with one real planning DM and verify the label appears in Crowdin.
Questions about this workflow
Can every DM create a label?
No. Limit the instruction to DMs that clearly identify a localization batch and Crowdin project.
Does creating the label organize strings automatically?
No. This creates the label so it is available for a later string-labeling step.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Slack to Crowdin. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Slack triggers
Crowdin actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Add Branch
Tool to create a new branch in a crowdin project. use when you need to isolate translations for a new feature or release.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Add File
Tool to add a new file to a crowdin project. use after uploading the file to storage to place it under the specified project, branch, or directory.
New Channel Created Trigger
Triggered when a new channel is created in Slack.
Add Label
Tool to create a new label in a crowdin project. use when you need to tag resources with a custom identifier, such as 'sprint-5'.
Channel Message Received
Triggered when a message is posted in a Slack channel (public, private, or multi-party IM). Does NOT match direct messages.
Create Crowdin Project
Tool to create a new project in crowdin. use before uploading source files to initialize translation workflows.
Direct Message Received
Triggered when a new direct message (DM) is sent to a user in Slack. Catches all DMs across all DM channels.
Add Webhook
Tool to create a new webhook in a crowdin project. use after confirming the project id and desired event triggers.
Message Reaction Added
Triggered when a reaction is added to a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.
Assign Label to Strings
Tool to assign the specified label to provided string ids in a project. use after creating the label or verifying string ids to categorize content.
Message Reaction Removed
Triggered when a reaction is removed from a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.
Delete Branch
Tool to delete a specific branch from a crowdin project. use when you need to remove an obsolete branch after it's fully merged.
Reaction Added Trigger
DEPRECATED: use `SLACK_MESSAGE_REACTION_ADDED` instead. Triggered when a reaction is added to a message in Slack.
Delete Label
Tool to delete the label identified by the specified label id in a project. use when you need to remove outdated or incorrect labels. ensure no resources reference the label before deletion.
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
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