Give technical debt discussions a repository starting point
When technical debt comes up in Slack, ask Devin for the relevant implementation context before deciding how to follow up.
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
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
Technical debt concerns can linger as vague reminders because finding the affected code takes time.
- Turn broad concerns into repository-specific research context.
- Make follow-up discussions easier to scope.
- Reduce manual code searches before prioritizing the concern.
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 instruction asking Devin to identify repository context relevant to technical debt concerns in channel messages.
- 4Pick the Slack channel message trigger and choose the run-report channel.
- 5Test with one real concern and a repository Devin can access.
Questions about this workflow
Does this prioritize or fix technical debt?
No. It returns repository context that can help the team plan follow-up.
What information should the message include?
Include enough detail to identify the concern and name the repository, either in the message or instruction.
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.
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Slack and Devin MCP, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
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