Keep file locations clear during a handoff
A quick folder lookup helps the next person find the right place to continue the work.
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 Folders
Tool to list folders. Use when you need to retrieve folders under a parent with pagination.
Why this helps
Handoffs lose momentum when the recipient has to ask where the working files are stored.
- Gives the sender candidate paths to include in the handoff.
- Reduces follow-up messages asking where files live.
- Keeps the lookup anchored to the project context.
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 conversationally to find Files.com folders for Slack handoff messages.
- 3Use a single plain-language instruction to identify the project, list likely destination folders, and report their paths for the handoff.
- 4Select the channel message trigger, choose the run-report channel, and test with a real deliverable handoff.
Questions about this workflow
Does the workflow send files to the recipient?
No. It lists folders so the sender can include an appropriate location.
Can it infer every project name?
It should use context from the message and report when the project is not clear enough to search confidently.
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Slack triggers
Files com actions
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