Recover context when a Slack status reaction changes
When a reaction comes off a message, a status may have changed. Look up related Elasticsearch records to help the team pick up the thread.
Trigger
Message Reaction Removed
Triggered when a reaction is removed from a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.
Action
Query Index
Tool to query an elasticsearch index with various filters, time ranges, and pagination support. use when you need to search for documents in an index with complex filtering criteria.
Why this helps
A small status change can leave people unsure what changed or where to find the prior context.
- Make status changes easier to follow up on.
- Bring related records back into view when attention shifts.
- Avoid relying on memory to reconstruct the next step.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Slack and Elasticsearch to Notis once through the portal.
- 2Create an automation in the portal or ask Notis for a reaction-change lookup.
- 3Write one prompt explaining which removed reaction matters and what Elasticsearch records to search.
- 4Choose the reaction-removed trigger and report channel, then test by removing the relevant reaction from a real message.
Questions about this workflow
What does removing a reaction mean to the workflow?
Set the meaning in the prompt, such as a status change or renewed attention signal.
Does it update an Elasticsearch record?
No. This workflow uses the query action to find related records.
When this happens · Trigger
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Slack to Elasticsearch. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Slack triggers
Elasticsearch actions
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New Channel Created Trigger
Triggered when a new channel is created in Slack.
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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.
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