Validate currency codes from Slack
Resolve unfamiliar currency abbreviations with Fixer's supported symbol list, right when they come up in Slack.
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 Supported Symbols
Tool to retrieve all supported currency symbols and their full names. use when you need to display or validate available currencies before performing conversions.
Why this helps
An unclear currency abbreviation can stall a decision while someone searches for what it means or whether it is supported.
- Check whether a mentioned code appears in Fixer's supported symbols.
- Retrieve full currency names for clearer discussion.
- Avoid an unnecessary search when unfamiliar abbreviations show up.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Slack and Fixer to Notis once through the portal.
- 2Create an automation in the portal, or ask Notis to validate currency codes mentioned in Slack.
- 3Write one plain-language instruction asking Fixer for supported symbols and full names relevant to the code in the message.
- 4Choose the Slack channel message trigger and a run-report channel, then test with one unfamiliar currency code.
Questions about this workflow
Does this confirm that a currency is valid everywhere?
No. It checks whether the symbol appears in Fixer's supported currency list.
Can it return the currency's full name?
Yes. The supported symbols action is designed to retrieve currency symbols and their full names.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Slack to Fixer. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Slack triggers
Fixer 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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Get Latest Exchange Rates
Tool to get real-time exchange rate data for all available or specified currencies. use when you need current forex rates before performing currency conversions.
New Channel Created Trigger
Triggered when a new channel is created in Slack.
Get Supported Symbols
Tool to retrieve all supported currency symbols and their full names. use when you need to display or validate available currencies before performing conversions.
Channel Message Received
Triggered when a message is posted in a Slack channel (public, private, or multi-party IM). Does NOT match direct messages.
Direct Message Received
Triggered when a new direct message (DM) is sent to a user in Slack. Catches all DMs across all DM channels.
Message Reaction Added
Triggered when a reaction is added to a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.
Message Reaction Removed
Triggered when a reaction is removed from a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.
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 Fixer, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
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