Check E2B sandbox resource metrics from Slack
Turn a resource question into a targeted metrics lookup for the relevant sandbox.
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 Sandbox Metrics
Tool to retrieve timestamped CPU, memory, and disk usage metrics for a sandbox. Use when you need to monitor resource usage of a running sandbox. Metrics are collected every 5 seconds; returns empty array if no metrics available yet.
Why this helps
A quick usage check can grow into a distracting search for the right environment and measurement view.
- Retrieves the sandbox's resource measurements on demand.
- Helps founders investigate capacity questions without losing the Slack thread.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Slack and E2B to Notis once through the portal.
- 2Create an automation in the portal or ask Notis to make it conversationally.
- 3Instruct Notis to retrieve CPU, memory, and disk metrics for the identified sandbox when Slack asks for its resource use.
- 4Choose the Slack channel message trigger and a channel for run reports.
- 5Test with a real metrics request for a sandbox.
Questions about this workflow
Which resource measurements are returned?
The E2B action retrieves timestamped CPU, memory, and disk usage metrics for the sandbox.
Can the result be empty?
Yes. The action returns an empty array if metrics are not available yet.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Slack to E2b. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Slack triggers
E2b actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Connect to Sandbox
Tool to connect to an existing E2B sandbox and retrieve its details. Use when you need to reconnect to a sandbox from different environments or resume a paused sandbox. The TTL is extended upon connection.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Create Template
Tool to create a new E2B template with specified configuration. Use when you need to define a new sandbox template that can be used to spawn sandbox environments.
New Channel Created Trigger
Triggered when a new channel is created in Slack.
Create Webhook
Tool to register a new webhook to receive sandbox lifecycle events for the team. Use when you need to set up notifications for sandbox lifecycle events such as creation, updates, or termination.
Channel Message Received
Triggered when a message is posted in a Slack channel (public, private, or multi-party IM). Does NOT match direct messages.
Delete Sandbox
Tool to terminate and permanently delete a running E2B sandbox instance. Use when you need to kill a sandbox that is no longer needed. Once terminated, the sandbox cannot be resumed.
Direct Message Received
Triggered when a new direct message (DM) is sent to a user in Slack. Catches all DMs across all DM channels.
Delete Webhook
Tool to unregister a webhook and stop receiving lifecycle events. Use when you need to remove a webhook that is no longer needed or to clean up webhook registrations.
Message Reaction Added
Triggered when a reaction is added to a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.
Check API Health
Tool to check the health status of the E2B API. Use when you need to verify that the API service is operational and accessible.
Message Reaction Removed
Triggered when a reaction is removed from a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.
Get Sandbox
Tool to retrieve detailed information about a specific sandbox by its ID. Use when you need to check sandbox status, metadata, or configuration details.
Reaction Added Trigger
DEPRECATED: use `SLACK_MESSAGE_REACTION_ADDED` instead. Triggered when a reaction is added to a message in Slack.
Get Sandbox Logs
Tool to retrieve logs from a specific E2B sandbox instance. Use when you need to debug or monitor sandbox execution by viewing its console output and system logs.
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