Resolve place names from Slack DMs
A useful place recommendation can disappear in a DM thread. Have Notis resolve the place with Geokeo while the context is fresh.
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
Forward Geocoding
Tool to perform forward geocoding lookup by address or place name. Use when you need to convert a query string into geographic coordinates and structured address information.
Why this helps
Remembering to look up a venue later adds another small task to an already crowded queue.
- Capture coordinates for places shared in a direct message.
- Avoid reopening old threads to search for venue details.
- Make recommendations easier to reuse in planning.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Slack and Geokeo to Notis once through the portal.
- 2Create an automation in the portal and describe how Notis should resolve place names from DMs using Geokeo.
- 3Select the Slack Direct Message Received trigger.
- 4Choose a channel for run reports and test with a DM containing a real venue or place name.
Questions about this workflow
Can this use a venue name instead of a street address?
Yes. Geokeo forward geocoding can look up an address or place name.
Does this trigger include Slack DMs?
Yes. The Direct Message Received event catches DMs across DM channels.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Slack to Geokeo. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Slack triggers
Geokeo actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Forward Geocoding
Tool to perform forward geocoding lookup by address or place name. Use when you need to convert a query string into geographic coordinates and structured address information.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Reverse Geocoding Lookup
Tool to perform reverse geocoding. Use when you have latitude and longitude and need an address.
New Channel Created Trigger
Triggered when a new channel is created in Slack.
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 Geokeo, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
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