Check recent Cutt.ly links from an urgent Slack request
When someone needs a link quickly, a recent-link lookup can reduce the scramble and show what is already available.
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
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
Time-sensitive requests can trigger frantic searching and duplicate work across chat and the link dashboard.
- Creates a direct path from request to lookup.
- Shows recent links that may already meet the need.
- Reduces repeated searching during a time-sensitive task.
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 to set it up in plain language.
- 3Use one instruction to retrieve recent Cutt.ly URLs when an urgent link request is posted and present likely matches for review.
- 4Select the Slack channel-message trigger and a report channel.
- 5Test with a real internal request and verify the intended destination before using a result.
Questions about this workflow
Can it guarantee a matching link?
No. It lists recently shortened URLs; verify that a result matches the request.
Does the workflow create a new URL if none appears?
No. The available Cutt.ly action retrieves recent links only.
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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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