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Trigger Faraday dataset updates from Slack

When a dataset needs fresh data now, make the request in Slack and let Notis start the Faraday update.

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

Force Update Dataset

Tool to trigger a rerun for a dataset. Use when you need to force a dataset to update immediately rather than waiting for its normal schedule.

Why this helps

Waiting for a routine refresh can block analysis when a founder needs current data to make a decision.

  • Request an immediate refresh in the team's existing conversation.
  • Cut down on switching into Faraday just to start an update.
  • Make the action visible through a run report.

Setup

Build it in a few focused steps.

  • 1Connect Slack and Faraday to Notis once through the portal.
  • 2Create an automation in the portal or ask Notis to set it up in plain language.
  • 3In one instruction, ask Notis to force-update the Faraday dataset named in an explicit Slack refresh request.
  • 4Select the Slack channel-message trigger and a channel for run reports.
  • 5Test with one real request that names the dataset to refresh.

Questions about this workflow

Does this change the dataset's normal schedule?

The action starts an update immediately; the workflow description does not change the dataset's normal schedule.

What should the message identify?

Name or clearly identify the Faraday dataset and say that an immediate refresh is needed.

When this happens · Trigger

Do this · Action

Supported Triggers and Actions

Notis builds workflows that link Slack to Faraday. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.

Slack triggers

Faraday actions

Recurring trigger

Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.

TriggerScheduled

Archive Cohort

Tool to archive a cohort in Faraday. Use when you need to stop updates to a cohort while keeping it visible.

ActionInstant

Webhook trigger

Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.

TriggerInstant

Archive Connection

Tool to archive a connection in Faraday. Use when you need to stop updates to a connection while keeping it visible.

ActionInstant

New Channel Created Trigger

Triggered when a new channel is created in Slack.

TriggerInstant

Archive Dataset

Tool to archive a dataset in Faraday. Use when you need to archive a dataset and optionally its downstream resources. Archiving stops updates to the resource but keeps it visible.

ActionInstant

Channel Message Received

Triggered when a message is posted in a Slack channel (public, private, or multi-party IM). Does NOT match direct messages.

TriggerInstant

Archive Outcome

Tool to archive an outcome in Faraday. Use when you need to stop updates to an outcome while keeping it visible.

ActionInstant

Direct Message Received

Triggered when a new direct message (DM) is sent to a user in Slack. Catches all DMs across all DM channels.

TriggerInstant

Archive Persona Set

Tool to archive a persona set in Faraday. Use when you need to stop updates to a persona set while keeping it visible.

ActionInstant

Message Reaction Added

Triggered when a reaction is added to a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.

TriggerInstant

Archive Place

Tool to archive a place in Faraday. Use when you need to stop updates to a geospatial area or address set while keeping it visible.

ActionInstant

Message Reaction Removed

Triggered when a reaction is removed from a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.

TriggerInstant

Archive Scope

Tool to archive a scope in Faraday. Use when you need to stop updates to a scope while keeping it visible.

ActionInstant

Reaction Added Trigger

DEPRECATED: use `SLACK_MESSAGE_REACTION_ADDED` instead. Triggered when a reaction is added to a message in Slack.

TriggerInstant

Archive Stream

Tool to archive a stream in Faraday. Use when you need to archive a stream and optionally its downstream resources. Archiving stops updates to the resource but keeps it visible.

ActionInstant

Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.

Slack and Faraday, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.

When this happens · Trigger

Do this · Action

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