Answer group-directory questions from Slack
When a teammate needs to understand available Files.com groups, turn the question into a focused list lookup.
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
List Groups
Tool to list groups. Use when you need to retrieve a paginated list of all groups before performing group-related operations.
Why this helps
Group names are easy to forget, and checking them manually can interrupt a task in progress.
- Surfaces the current group directory on request.
- Keeps the request and lookup in the same work context.
- Helps avoid guessing at group names during access discussions.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Slack and Files.com to Notis once through the portal.
- 2Create the automation in the portal or ask Notis to list Files.com groups when someone asks in a Slack channel.
- 3Write one plain-language instruction to retrieve the group list and report useful names for human review.
- 4Choose the channel message trigger, select a run-report channel, and test with a real request for available groups.
Questions about this workflow
Does this add someone to a group?
No. The action only retrieves the group list.
Can the result establish who belongs to each group?
The listed action retrieves groups, not their membership details.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
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Slack triggers
Files com actions
Recurring trigger
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