Handle clear unsubscribe requests shared in Slack
A request to stop marketing emails should not become a note to remember later. Notis can unsubscribe the identified contact from the associated list.
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
Unsubscribe Contact
This tool unsubscribes a contact from an emailoctopus list. it takes an email address as input, retrieves the contact's details using the find contact functionality, and unsubscribes the contact from the associated list.
Why this helps
A clear opt-out request can be missed when it arrives in a channel instead of the mailing tool.
- Reduces the chance of a clear opt-out being forgotten.
- Connects the request to the Emailoctopus unsubscribe action.
- Keeps the instruction focused on explicit requests and identified contacts.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Slack and Emailoctopus to Notis once in the portal.
- 2Create an automation that unsubscribes a contact when a Slack channel message clearly requests marketing email removal and identifies the email address.
- 3Use one plain-language prompt that says to act only on an explicit opt-out request.
- 4Select the Slack channel message trigger and a channel for run reports.
- 5Test with one authorized, real unsubscribe request and confirm the contact status in Emailoctopus.
Questions about this workflow
Will a general complaint unsubscribe someone?
The prompt should act only when the message clearly asks to stop marketing emails and identifies the email address.
What if a person asks to stop just one type of update?
State the intended scope carefully. The Emailoctopus action unsubscribes the contact from an associated list, so the request should clearly apply to that list.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Slack to Emailoctopus. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Slack triggers
Emailoctopus actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Create Contact
This tool creates a new contact in emailoctopus. the tool will add a contact to a specified list with the provided information.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Create List
This tool creates a new mailing list in emailoctopus. it allows users to create a new list where contacts can be added and managed.
New Channel Created Trigger
Triggered when a new channel is created in Slack.
Delete Contact
This tool allows you to delete a contact from a specified list in emailoctopus. it uses the delete /api/1.6/lists/{list id}/contacts/{contact id} endpoint to permanently remove the contact from the list. this action is irreversible and is essential for list management and data privacy compliance.
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 List
This tool allows you to delete an existing mailing list from your emailoctopus account. once a list is deleted, it cannot be recovered, and all contacts within the list will be permanently removed. note: lists can only be deleted if no contacts within the list have received an email in the last 7 days.
Direct Message Received
Triggered when a new direct message (DM) is sent to a user in Slack. Catches all DMs across all DM channels.
Get All Lists
This tool retrieves all the mailing lists associated with the emailoctopus account.
Message Reaction Added
Triggered when a reaction is added to a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.
Get Recent Campaigns
This tool retrieves a list of recent campaigns from the emailoctopus account. it uses the get endpoint at https://emailoctopus.com/api/1.6/campaigns and allows filtering by parameters like limit and page.
Message Reaction Removed
Triggered when a reaction is removed from a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.
Unsubscribe Contact
This tool unsubscribes a contact from an emailoctopus list. it takes an email address as input, retrieves the contact's details using the find contact functionality, and unsubscribes the contact from the associated list.
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 Emailoctopus, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Save your first hour today.
7-day trial of any paid plan, with 20$ of usage included.
No card. Works with personal or business Emailoctopus.