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Run a name-list estimate when a Slack message is approved

A deliberate reaction can start a small batch lookup only after someone signals that the list is ready for review.

Trigger

Message Reaction Added

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

Action

Predict Gender Batch

Tool to predict gender for multiple names in a single request. Use when batch gender predictions for several names at once.

Why this helps

People can lose track of whether a list is ready for processing when approval and lookup happen in different places.

  • Use an intentional reaction as a readiness signal.
  • Process only short lists with the batch action.
  • Report probabilities for manual review.

Setup

Build it in a few focused steps.

  • 1Connect Slack and Genderize to Notis once in the portal.
  • 2Create an automation in the portal or ask Notis to set it up conversationally.
  • 3Write one prompt to act only on the chosen reaction on a message containing an authorized list, extract up to 10 first names, and request Genderize batch estimates with uncertainty labels.
  • 4Select Message Reaction Added and choose a channel for Notis run reports.
  • 5Test by reacting to one real, permissioned name-list message.

Questions about this workflow

Does the reaction prove the names should be processed?

It is only a workflow signal. Use a reaction agreed on by your team and process only lists you are permitted to use.

What if the message is not a name list?

The prompt should tell Notis to skip the Genderize action and report that the message did not contain an eligible list.

When this happens · Trigger

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Supported Triggers and Actions

Notis builds workflows that link Slack to Genderize. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.

Slack triggers

Genderize actions

Recurring trigger

Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.

TriggerScheduled

Predict Gender

Tool to predict gender from a given first name. Use when you need a quick gender estimation possibly localized by country code.

ActionInstant

Webhook trigger

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

TriggerInstant

Predict Gender Batch

Tool to predict gender for multiple names in a single request. Use when batch gender predictions for several names at once.

ActionInstant

New Channel Created Trigger

Triggered when a new channel is created in Slack.

TriggerInstant

Batch Predict Gender with Localization

Tool to predict genders for a batch of names with optional country localization. Use after gathering 1-10 first names when needing localized gender estimates by country.

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 Genderize, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.

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