Turn a reaction into a word lookup
A simple reaction can mark the exact message that needs a vocabulary assist, so Notis can look up the relevant term.
Trigger
Message Reaction Added
Triggered when a reaction is added to a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.
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
Remembering to come back to an unclear term later adds another loose end to an already busy day.
- Capture a word question at the moment it is noticed.
- Use one lightweight signal instead of composing a separate request.
- Keep the definition tied to the message that needs clarification.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Slack and Dictionary api to Notis once in the portal.
- 2Create an automation with a plain-language prompt to inspect the reacted-to message, identify the explicitly flagged word, and share its definition in the same conversation.
- 3Select Message Reaction Added as the trigger and choose the agreed emoji if the trigger supports that filter.
- 4Choose a run-report channel and test by reacting to a message containing one unfamiliar term.
Questions about this workflow
How does Notis know which word to define?
Use a clear team convention, such as reacting only when a message has one term that needs explanation, and describe that convention in the prompt.
Can the reaction be filtered?
The trigger supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.
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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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