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Look up currency symbols from Slack DMs

Get the full name behind a currency abbreviation without turning a quick DM into a separate research task.

Trigger

Direct Message Received

Triggered when a new direct message (DM) is sent to a user in Slack. Catches all DMs across all DM channels.

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

Unfamiliar symbols in a direct message can force a context switch before you can answer a straightforward question.

  • Retrieve full names for symbols supported by Fixer.
  • Answer currency clarification questions with less manual searching.
  • Keep the lookup close to the incoming DM.

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 look up currency symbols mentioned in Slack DMs.
  • 3Provide one plain-language prompt asking Fixer for the supported symbol and full name relevant to the question.
  • 4Select the Slack direct message trigger, choose a channel for run reports, and test with one real symbol question.

Questions about this workflow

Can it explain a symbol's meaning?

It can retrieve supported symbols and their full names. Ask Notis to report the matching name and flag a symbol that is not found.

Does this retrieve an exchange rate?

No. This workflow checks supported symbols and names. Use a latest-rates action when you need current exchange-rate data.

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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.

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.

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