Get a coordinate result for a DM address
Turn an address someone sends directly into a reusable location result without interrupting your current work.
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
Single Forward Geocode
Tool to forward geocode a single address. Use when you need coordinates and metadata for one address.
Why this helps
A location question in a private message can pull you into a separate lookup before you can respond.
- Geocode one address received in a direct message.
- Return coordinates and available match details.
- Keep the lookup anchored to the request.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Slack and Geocodio once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation through Automations or ask Notis in plain language.
- 3Write one instruction asking Notis to geocode an address from a Slack DM and return coordinates and match details.
- 4Choose the Slack direct message trigger and a channel for run reports.
- 5Test with one real address shared in a DM.
Questions about this workflow
Does it catch channel messages?
No. This workflow uses the Slack direct message received trigger.
What does forward geocoding produce?
It returns coordinates and metadata for a single address.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Slack to Geocodio. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Slack triggers
Geocodio actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Append Canadian StatCan Boundaries
Tool to append Canadian statistical boundaries from Statistics Canada. Use after geocoding addresses to enrich results with StatCan geography data.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Append Canadian Provincial Electoral District
Tool to append Canadian provincial electoral district to geocode results. Use when you need the provincial riding for a Canadian address.
New Channel Created Trigger
Triggered when a new channel is created in Slack.
Append Census Data to Geocoded Address
Tool to append Census block/tract FIPS and MSA/CSA codes to geocoded addresses. Use when you need detailed Census boundaries and metropolitan area codes.
Channel Message Received
Triggered when a message is posted in a Slack channel (public, private, or multi-party IM). Does NOT match direct messages.
Append Congressional District
Tool to append Congressional District information to a geocoded address. Use after confirming address validity.
Direct Message Received
Triggered when a new direct message (DM) is sent to a user in Slack. Catches all DMs across all DM channels.
Delete Geocodio List
Tool to delete a specific list. Use when you need to permanently remove an existing list after confirming its list_id.
Message Reaction Added
Triggered when a reaction is added to a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.
Append FFIEC Fair Lending Data
Tool to append FFIEC (Fair Lending) data to a geocoded address. Use after validating address input for detailed lending and demographic metrics.
Message Reaction Removed
Triggered when a reaction is removed from a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.
Batch Reverse Geocode
Tool to batch reverse geocode up to 10,000 coordinates in one request. Use when you need addresses for many lat/lon pairs.
Reaction Added Trigger
DEPRECATED: use `SLACK_MESSAGE_REACTION_ADDED` instead. Triggered when a reaction is added to a message in Slack.
Single Reverse Geocode
Tool to reverse geocode a single coordinate. Use when you need to convert one lat,lng to an address.
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Slack and Geocodio, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
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