Make channel jargon easier to follow
When someone asks what a jargon term means, Notis can look it up and return a compact explanation in the channel.
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
Unexplained jargon makes it harder to follow a decision, especially when several conversations are moving at once.
- Make team discussions easier to re-enter after a context switch.
- Give the whole channel the same reference meaning.
- Avoid leaving a vocabulary question unanswered.
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 detect explicit jargon-definition questions and answer in the same channel with the word and its definition.
- 3Select Slack Channel Message Received as the trigger.
- 4Choose a run-report channel and test with a channel message asking what a specific jargon term means.
Questions about this workflow
Does the dictionary know every industry-specific meaning?
It retrieves dictionary data for a word. Ask Notis to share the returned meaning clearly and avoid claiming a specialized meaning unless the result supports it.
Can the reply include the original term?
Yes. Include that instruction in the plain-language prompt.
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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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