Request a one-name estimate from a Slack DM
Ask in a DM and receive a quick estimate without switching tools. The result is a probability, not confirmation of anyone's gender.
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
Predict Gender
Tool to predict gender from a given first name. Use when you need a quick gender estimation possibly localized by country code.
Why this helps
A small one-off lookup can interrupt focused work when it requires opening another tool and re-entering a name.
- Handle a single-name request with the matching Genderize action.
- Return the estimate through the Notis run report.
- Keep the statistical uncertainty visible.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Slack and Genderize to Notis once in the portal.
- 2Create an automation in Automations -> New Automation or ask Notis conversationally.
- 3In one prompt, instruct Notis to act only when a DM explicitly requests an estimate, use the requested first name with Genderize, and report the probability as uncertain.
- 4Select Direct Message Received and choose a channel for run reports.
- 5Test by sending a DM with one real, permissioned first name and an explicit request.
Questions about this workflow
Does every DM cause a lookup?
The plain-language instruction should limit action to DMs that explicitly request a name estimate.
Can I use the output as someone's stated gender?
No. Genderize estimates are not self-reported information and should not be represented as verified identity.
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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.
Predict Gender
Tool to predict gender from a given first name. Use when you need a quick gender estimation possibly localized by country code.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Predict Gender Batch
Tool to predict gender for multiple names in a single request. Use when batch gender predictions for several names at once.
New Channel Created Trigger
Triggered when a new channel is created in Slack.
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.
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 Genderize, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
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