Pause for context when a deadline approaches
A deadline update can prompt a quick review of recent patterns before you commit to the next action.
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 Correlations
Tool to retrieve a paginated list of recent correlations. use when exploring relationships between your tracked attributes, optionally filtering by strength or attribute.
Why this helps
Deadline messages can push planning into reactive mode and make it easy to overlook what has been affecting your work.
- Add a small reflection cue to deadline planning.
- Consult available recent correlations before adjusting your plan.
- Keep the check brief and tied to a real work event.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Slack and Exist to Notis once.
- 2Create an automation in Automations or ask Notis to build it conversationally.
- 3Use one plain-language instruction asking for recent Exist correlations when a Slack deadline is posted, summarized as a concise planning reflection.
- 4Pick the Slack channel message trigger and a run-report channel.
- 5Test with a real deadline message and review the summary.
Questions about this workflow
Does it change my calendar or deadline?
No. The selected Exist action only retrieves correlations.
Can I tailor the reflection?
Yes. Describe the kind of planning question you want in the single instruction.
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Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Slack to Exist. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Slack triggers
Exist actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Get User Profile
Tool to retrieve the authenticated user's profile details and preferences. use after authentication to inspect account settings and status.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Exist OAuth2 Authorize
Tool to initiate the oauth2 authorization flow for user consent. use when you need an authorization code before exchanging for an access token.
New Channel Created Trigger
Triggered when a new channel is created in Slack.
Exist OAuth2 Authorize
Tool to initiate the oauth2 authorization flow for user consent. use when you need to obtain an authorization code before exchanging for an access token.
Channel Message Received
Triggered when a message is posted in a Slack channel (public, private, or multi-party IM). Does NOT match direct messages.
Get Attribute Templates
Tool to retrieve a paged list of supported attribute templates. use when you need to browse available templates before creating or updating data.
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 Correlations
Tool to retrieve a paginated list of recent correlations. use when exploring relationships between your tracked attributes, optionally filtering by strength or attribute.
Message Reaction Added
Triggered when a reaction is added to a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.
Get User Attributes
Tool to retrieve a paged list of the user's attributes without values. use when you need metadata on available attributes for filtering or selection.
Message Reaction Removed
Triggered when a reaction is removed from a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.
Get User Profile
Tool to retrieve the authenticated user's profile details and preferences. use after authentication to inspect account settings and status.
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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