Get repository answers from Slack DMs
Turn a private code question into a Devin research prompt, so the asker can get context without pulling another teammate into the conversation.
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
Ask question
Ask any question about a GitHub repository and get an AI-powered, context-grounded response. Args: repoName: GitHub repository or list of repositories (max 10) in owner/repo format question: The question to ask about the repository
Why this helps
Small codebase questions sent privately can create repeated interruptions for the person expected to know the answer.
- Give the asker a useful first answer in the context of the DM.
- Reduce interruptions for the teammate who would otherwise research it.
- Keep private questions from getting lost in busy channels.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Slack and Devin MCP to Notis once through the portal.
- 2Create the automation in the portal or ask Notis conversationally.
- 3Use one plain-language instruction to have Devin answer repository questions contained in new direct messages.
- 4Select the Slack direct message trigger and choose the channel where Notis reports runs.
- 5Test with one real DM question about an accessible repository.
Questions about this workflow
Does this handle group channels too?
This trigger catches direct messages across DM channels. It does not use the Slack channel message trigger.
Who receives the run report?
Choose the channel for Notis run reports while creating the automation.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Slack to Devin MCP. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Slack triggers
Devin MCP actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Ask question
Ask any question about a GitHub repository and get an AI-powered, context-grounded response. Args: repoName: GitHub repository or list of repositories (max 10) in owner/repo format question: The question to ask about the repository
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
List available repos
List all repositories available to query with your Devin account. Only available in private mode (via devin.ai endpoints).
New Channel Created Trigger
Triggered when a new channel is created in Slack.
Read wiki contents
View documentation about a GitHub repository. Args: repoName: GitHub repository in owner/repo format (e.g. "facebook/react")
Channel Message Received
Triggered when a message is posted in a Slack channel (public, private, or multi-party IM). Does NOT match direct messages.
Read wiki structure
Get a list of documentation topics for a GitHub repository. Args: repoName: GitHub repository in owner/repo format (e.g. "facebook/react")
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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