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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.

When this happens · Trigger

Do this · Action

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.

TriggerScheduled

Get Historical Rates

Tool to get historical exchange rate data for a specific date. use when you need past currency rates for all or selected currencies.

ActionInstant

Webhook trigger

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

TriggerInstant

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.

ActionInstant

New Channel Created Trigger

Triggered when a new channel is created in Slack.

TriggerInstant

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.

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

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

Message Reaction Added

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

TriggerInstant

Message Reaction Removed

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

TriggerInstant

Reaction Added Trigger

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

TriggerInstant

Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.

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

When this happens · Trigger

Do this · Action

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