Make Slack blockers visible until they move
Notis can turn clear blocker messages into Excel entries, giving unresolved dependencies a place to be reviewed and acted on.
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
Add Table Row
Add a row to a table using microsoft graph api.
Why this helps
A blocker can stall work while its original Slack thread drops out of view.
- Keep unresolved dependencies visible beyond the original thread.
- Make it easier to review who or what is holding up progress.
- Reduce the mental load of remembering open blockers.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Slack and Excel to Notis once in the portal.
- 2Create an automation with one prompt to add channel messages that explicitly describe a blocker to your Excel register.
- 3Choose Channel Message Received as the trigger and select a run-report channel.
- 4Test with one real message that describes an active blocker.
Questions about this workflow
Can Notis ignore routine status updates?
Ask in the prompt to record only messages that describe a current obstacle or dependency.
Can the Excel row preserve context?
Ask Notis to include a concise summary and the Slack message reference when available.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Slack to Excel. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Slack triggers
Excel actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
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Webhook trigger
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Add SharePoint Worksheet
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New Channel Created Trigger
Triggered when a new channel is created in Slack.
Add Table
Create a table in a workbook using microsoft graph api.
Channel Message Received
Triggered when a message is posted in a Slack channel (public, private, or multi-party IM). Does NOT match direct messages.
Add Table Column
Add a column to a table using microsoft graph api.
Direct Message Received
Triggered when a new direct message (DM) is sent to a user in Slack. Catches all DMs across all DM channels.
Add Table Row
Add a row to a table using microsoft graph api.
Message Reaction Added
Triggered when a reaction is added to a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.
Add Workbook Permission
Tool to grant access to a workbook via invite. use when you need to share a specific workbook file with designated recipients and roles.
Message Reaction Removed
Triggered when a reaction is removed from a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.
Add Worksheet
Add a new worksheet to an excel workbook using microsoft graph api.
Reaction Added Trigger
DEPRECATED: use `SLACK_MESSAGE_REACTION_ADDED` instead. Triggered when a reaction is added to a message in Slack.
Apply Table Filter
Apply a filter to a table column using microsoft graph api.
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Slack and Excel, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
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