Keep follow-up requests from getting lost in Slack DMs
A direct message can feel easy to handle later until later arrives. Let Notis capture clearly actionable requests in GitLab.
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
Create Project Issue
Tool to create a new issue in a gitlab project. use when you need to report a bug, request a feature, or track a task within a specific project.
Why this helps
Private Slack requests are easy to overlook once they fall out of view or become mixed with other messages.
- Give actionable asks a trackable home.
- Reduce the mental load of remembering private requests.
- Retain enough message context to understand the follow-up.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Slack and GitLab to Notis once through the portal.
- 2Create an automation in the portal, or ask Notis conversationally to capture actionable Slack DMs as GitLab issues.
- 3Write one plain-language instruction to distinguish requests needing work from ordinary personal messages.
- 4Choose the Slack direct-message trigger and a channel for run reports.
- 5Test with one real, appropriate request and review the created issue.
Questions about this workflow
Does the Slack DM trigger include channel messages?
No. This workflow uses the direct-message event; channel messages have a separate Slack trigger.
Can the instruction avoid capturing casual DMs?
Yes. Describe the kinds of requests that need tracked work and ask Notis to skip messages that do not meet that bar.
When this happens · Trigger
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Slack to Gitlab. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Slack triggers
Gitlab actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Archive Project
Tool to archive a project. use when you need to mark a project read-only after finishing active development. call after confirming no further changes are required.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Create GitLab Group
Tool to create a new group in gitlab. use when you need to establish a new group for projects or collaboration.
New Channel Created Trigger
Triggered when a new channel is created in Slack.
Create Project
Tool to create a new project in gitlab. implements post /projects endpoint.
Channel Message Received
Triggered when a message is posted in a Slack channel (public, private, or multi-party IM). Does NOT match direct messages.
Create Project Issue
Tool to create a new issue in a gitlab project. use when you need to report a bug, request a feature, or track a task within a specific project.
Direct Message Received
Triggered when a new direct message (DM) is sent to a user in Slack. Catches all DMs across all DM channels.
Create Repository Branch
Tool to create a new branch in a project. use when you need to create a new branch from an existing branch or a specific commit in a gitlab project.
Message Reaction Added
Triggered when a reaction is added to a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.
Delete Project
Tool to delete a gitlab project by its id. use when you need to remove a project, either by marking it for later deletion or deleting it immediately.
Message Reaction Removed
Triggered when a reaction is removed from a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.
Download Project Avatar
Tool to download a project’s avatar image. use when you need the raw avatar bytes after confirming the project exists.
Reaction Added Trigger
DEPRECATED: use `SLACK_MESSAGE_REACTION_ADDED` instead. Triggered when a reaction is added to a message in Slack.
Erase Job
Tool to erase the content of a specified job within a project. use when you need to remove job artifacts and logs.
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Slack and Gitlab, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
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