Unblock copy review with a quick definition
When a reviewer asks what a term means, Notis can return its definition in the same Slack discussion.
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
Get Word Definition V2
Tool to retrieve definitions, phonetics, origin, and meanings of a given word using freedictionaryapi v2. use when you need comprehensive lexical data for a specific word.
Why this helps
Copy review can stall over a word question that is easy to answer but easy to forget amid edits.
- Resolve an explicit vocabulary question without leaving the review thread.
- Keep the original wording discussion together.
- Help reviewers focus on the choice of copy rather than searching for a definition.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Slack and Dictionary api to Notis once in the portal.
- 2Create an automation with a prompt to identify explicit word-meaning questions in copy reviews and post the lookup in the same channel.
- 3Select Slack Channel Message Received as the trigger.
- 4Choose a channel for run reports and test with a copy review message asking about one term.
Questions about this workflow
Can this choose the best marketing word?
It returns dictionary information, while the writer and reviewer decide whether a word fits the copy.
How can I avoid definitions for routine feedback?
State in the prompt that Notis should act only on explicit requests to define a term.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Slack to Dictionary api. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Slack triggers
Dictionary api actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Get Word Definition V2
Tool to retrieve definitions, phonetics, origin, and meanings of a given word using freedictionaryapi v2. use when you need comprehensive lexical data for a specific word.
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.
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Slack and Dictionary api, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
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