Check service metrics from a Slack DM
Ask for a metric in the place you are already thinking, then have Notis fetch the Datadog data for you.
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
Query metrics
Queries datadog metrics and returns time series data. useful for retrieving historical metric data, creating custom dashboards, or building reports.
Why this helps
Quick operational questions can interrupt focused work when they require opening another tool and rebuilding the query context.
- Reduce tool switching for a quick metric check.
- Bring a concise result to a familiar workflow.
- Make it easier to answer operational questions in context.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Slack and Datadog to Notis once in the portal.
- 2Create an automation by asking Notis or using the portal.
- 3Write one instruction to query Datadog metrics when a direct message asks for a specific service or infrastructure measure and time range, then summarize the result.
- 4Choose Direct Message Received and select a channel for run reports.
- 5Test by sending one real metric question in Slack and reviewing the returned result.
Questions about this workflow
Does the trigger include direct messages?
Yes. Direct Message Received catches DMs across Slack DM channels.
What if the request does not name a time range?
Tell Notis which reasonable default period to use, or have it ask for clarification before querying.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Slack to Datadog. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Slack triggers
Datadog actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Create Dashboard
Create a dashboard in datadog. dashboards provide customizable visualizations for monitoring your infrastructure, applications, and business metrics in a unified view.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Create downtime
Creates a new downtime in datadog to suppress alerts during maintenance windows or planned outages. useful for preventing false alarms during deployments or maintenance.
New Channel Created Trigger
Triggered when a new channel is created in Slack.
Create event
Creates a new event in datadog. events are useful for tracking deployments, outages, configuration changes, and other important occurrences.
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 monitor
Creates a new datadog monitor to track metrics, logs, or other data sources with configurable alerting thresholds and notifications.
Direct Message Received
Triggered when a new direct message (DM) is sent to a user in Slack. Catches all DMs across all DM channels.
Create SLO
Create a service level objective (slo) in datadog. slos help you define and track reliability targets for your services, enabling data-driven decisions about service quality and reliability investments.
Message Reaction Added
Triggered when a reaction is added to a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.
Create Synthetic API Test
Create a synthetic api test in datadog. creates a new synthetic api test that continuously monitors api endpoints from multiple locations worldwide. useful for proactive monitoring of api uptime, performance, and functionality.
Message Reaction Removed
Triggered when a reaction is removed from a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.
Create Webhook
Create a webhook in datadog. webhooks enable you to receive notifications from datadog monitors and alerts to external services and applications.
Reaction Added Trigger
DEPRECATED: use `SLACK_MESSAGE_REACTION_ADDED` instead. Triggered when a reaction is added to a message in Slack.
Delete Dashboard
Delete a dashboard in datadog. permanently removes a dashboard from your organization. this action cannot be undone. use with caution.
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Slack and Datadog, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
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