Use a Slack check reaction to review recent links
A team's check reaction can be the cue to look at recent short links before moving on from launch prep.
Trigger
Message Reaction Added
Triggered when a reaction is added to a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.
Action
View Last Shortened URLs
This action retrieves a list of recently shortened urls from your cutt.ly account. it allows users to view their latest shortened links and their details. note: due to api limitations, this action may not return all historical urls. for complete history, please use the cutt.ly dashboard.
Why this helps
A readiness signal can be easy to miss or hard to connect to the actual links that need a final look.
- Connects a visible readiness signal to a link review.
- Keeps the latest URLs close to the conversation.
- Helps reduce loose ends before launch.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Slack and Cutt.ly to Notis once through the portal.
- 2Create the automation in the portal or ask Notis conversationally.
- 3Write one instruction asking Notis to retrieve recent Cutt.ly URLs and provide a final review list when a check reaction is added.
- 4Select the Slack reaction-added trigger; choose the check emoji filter if available, and set a report channel.
- 5Test by adding the reaction to a real launch message.
Questions about this workflow
Can I filter by reaction?
The trigger supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.
Does the reaction itself approve a link?
No. It prompts retrieval of recent URLs; a person should review them.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Slack to Cutt ly. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Slack triggers
Cutt ly actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
View Last Shortened URLs
This action retrieves a list of recently shortened urls from your cutt.ly account. it allows users to view their latest shortened links and their details. note: due to api limitations, this action may not return all historical urls. for complete history, please use the cutt.ly dashboard.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
New Channel Created Trigger
Triggered when a new channel is created in Slack.
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.
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