Connect a review signal to a folder lookup
A review reaction can surface the likely Files.com location right when a deliverable is ready for another set of eyes.
Trigger
Message Reaction Added
Triggered when a reaction is added to a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.
Action
List Folders
Tool to list folders. Use when you need to retrieve folders under a parent with pagination.
Why this helps
Reviewers can lose time asking where the latest review material is located.
- Helps reviewers locate relevant folder paths sooner.
- Connects the lookup to the message that signals review readiness.
- Reduces repeated location questions.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Slack and Files.com to Notis once through the portal.
- 2Create an automation in the portal or ask Notis to find Files.com review folders when a deliverable message receives the chosen reaction.
- 3Describe one plain-language instruction to use the message's project context, list likely folders, and report paths for review.
- 4Choose the reaction-added trigger, set a relevant available emoji filter, choose a report channel, and test with a real review-ready message.
Questions about this workflow
Does this identify which file is the latest version?
No. The available action lists folders; it does not retrieve files or determine versions.
What is this useful for?
It can point a reviewer to candidate folder locations when a message contains project context.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Slack to Files com. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Slack triggers
Files com 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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Delete Permission
Tool to delete a specified permission. Use when you need to remove a permission by its ID after verifying the identifier.
New Channel Created Trigger
Triggered when a new channel is created in Slack.
Delete Share
Tool to delete a specified share link. Use when you need to revoke access to a shared item after confirming its share ID.
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 S3 Key for Upload
Tool to generate a temporary key for file uploads by uploading the file to Files.com. Useful when you need to host a local file temporarily before importing or sharing.
Direct Message Received
Triggered when a new direct message (DM) is sent to a user in Slack. Catches all DMs across all DM channels.
List Folders
Tool to list folders. Use when you need to retrieve folders under a parent with pagination.
Message Reaction Added
Triggered when a reaction is added to a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.
List Groups
Tool to list groups. Use when you need to retrieve a paginated list of all groups before performing group-related operations.
Message Reaction Removed
Triggered when a reaction is removed from a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.
List Permissions
Tool to retrieve permissions for a specified resource. Use when you need to inspect who has access and what level for a given file or folder.
Reaction Added Trigger
DEPRECATED: use `SLACK_MESSAGE_REACTION_ADDED` instead. Triggered when a reaction is added to a message in Slack.
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Slack and Files com, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
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Do this · Action
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