Start every Slack project channel with a document home
A new project channel can be the signal to set up its document space too. Notis creates a matching Docupilot folder so you can keep moving without a second setup task.
Trigger
New Channel Created Trigger
Triggered when a new channel is created in Slack.
Action
Create Docupilot Folder
Tool to create a new folder. use when organizing documents into custom workspace folders after confirming workspace context.
Why this helps
Project setup often gets split across tools, and the document space is easy to forget while everyone is focused on kickoff.
- Creates a document destination as soon as a project channel appears.
- Reduces the small setup tasks that can get lost during a busy kickoff.
- Keeps channel and folder names easy for the team to recognize.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Slack and Docupilot to Notis once in the portal.
- 2Open Automations and create a new automation, or ask Notis in plain language to create it.
- 3In one instruction, ask Notis to create a Docupilot folder matching each newly created Slack channel.
- 4Select the Slack New Channel Created trigger and choose where Notis should report runs.
- 5Test by creating a real project channel and checking the resulting folder in Docupilot.
Questions about this workflow
Does this create a folder for every new Slack channel?
It can. In the instruction, specify whether you want every channel or only channels that represent projects.
Does it create documents inside the folder?
No. This workflow creates the folder only; the listed Docupilot actions do not include document creation.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Slack to Docupilot. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Slack triggers
Docupilot actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Create Docupilot Folder
Tool to create a new folder. use when organizing documents into custom workspace folders after confirming workspace context.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Create Docupilot Folder
Tool to create a new folder. use when organizing documents into custom workspace folders after confirming workspace context.
New Channel Created Trigger
Triggered when a new channel is created in Slack.
List all folders
Tool to list all folders. use after authentication to fetch available workspace folders.
Channel Message Received
Triggered when a message is posted in a Slack channel (public, private, or multi-party IM). Does NOT match direct messages.
Get Authenticated User
Tool to retrieve information about the authenticated user. use after authentication to confirm identity and fetch user account details.
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 Docupilot, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
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