Give important Slack DMs a follow-up home
A direct message can hold a real commitment. Ask Notis to turn clear asks into ERPNext ToDos as they arrive.
Trigger
Direct Message Received
Triggered when a new direct message (DM) is sent to a user in Slack. Catches all DMs across all DM channels.
Action
Create Document
Tool to create a new document of a specific DocType in ERPNext. Use when you need to create records like ToDo, Customer, Lead, Sales Invoice, etc. The document data should include all required fields for the specific DocType. Standard fields like creation, modified, and owner are automatically set by ERPNext.
Why this helps
Private asks can be hard to find again after the conversation moves on.
- Capture commitments without retyping them
- Keep personal asks visible alongside other work
- Spend less time searching old DMs
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Slack and ERPNext to Notis once in the portal.
- 2Create an automation in the portal or tell Notis in plain language to save actionable DMs as ERPNext ToDos.
- 3Choose the Slack Direct Message Received trigger and select where Notis should report runs.
- 4Test with one real DM that contains a clear next step and review the ToDo.
Questions about this workflow
Does this include every DM channel?
The trigger catches direct messages across Slack DM channels; use the prompt to focus on actionable asks.
Can Notis ignore casual messages?
Yes. In the instruction, ask Notis to create a ToDo only when a message contains a concrete commitment or request.
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Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Slack to Erpnext. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Slack triggers
Erpnext actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Add Comment
Tool to add a comment to a document in ERPNext/Frappe. Use when you need to add comments or notes to any document type like ToDo, Issue, Task, or custom DocTypes.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Add Tag
Tool to add a tag to a document in ERPNext. Use when you need to categorize or label documents for organization and filtering purposes.
New Channel Created Trigger
Triggered when a new channel is created in Slack.
Apply Workflow
Tool to apply a workflow action to a document in ERPNext/Frappe. Use when you need to transition a document through workflow states (e.g., approve, reject, submit). The document must have a workflow configured for its doctype.
Channel Message Received
Triggered when a message is posted in a Slack channel (public, private, or multi-party IM). Does NOT match direct messages.
Cancel Document
Cancel a submitted document in ERPNext/Frappe to change its status from Submitted to Cancelled. Use for submittable DocTypes when you need to reverse or cancel a submitted transaction. Document must be in Submitted state (docstatus=1) before cancellation.
Direct Message Received
Triggered when a new direct message (DM) is sent to a user in Slack. Catches all DMs across all DM channels.
Create Document
Tool to create a new document of a specific DocType in ERPNext. Use when you need to create records like ToDo, Customer, Lead, Sales Invoice, etc. The document data should include all required fields for the specific DocType. Standard fields like creation, modified, and owner are automatically set by ERPNext.
Message Reaction Added
Triggered when a reaction is added to a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.
Create Timesheet
Tool to create a new Timesheet record in ERPNext. Use when you need to log time entries for employees or projects.
Message Reaction Removed
Triggered when a reaction is removed from a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.
Create Webhook
Tool to create a new webhook configuration in ERPNext. Use when you need to set up automated callbacks for DocType events like creation, updates, or submissions.
Reaction Added Trigger
DEPRECATED: use `SLACK_MESSAGE_REACTION_ADDED` instead. Triggered when a reaction is added to a message in Slack.
Delete Document
Tool to delete a document using the Frappe client API. Use when you need to remove a specific document by its doctype and name.
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