Review follow-ups when a Slack marker is removed
If a marker is removed and the reason is unclear, Notis can create a small GitLab review issue so the follow-up is not silently forgotten.
Trigger
Message Reaction Removed
Triggered when a reaction is removed from a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.
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
Removing a tracking reaction can erase a visible signal without clarifying whether the underlying work is no longer needed.
- Make ambiguous tracking changes visible for review.
- Keep an uncertain follow-up from disappearing silently.
- Create a clear place to decide whether work is still needed.
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 to create a review issue when a designated Slack follow-up reaction is removed.
- 3Describe in one plain-language instruction which reaction matters and that the issue is for checking the follow-up status.
- 4Choose the Slack reaction-removed trigger and a channel for run reports.
- 5Test by removing the designated reaction from one real, low-risk message and review the issue.
Questions about this workflow
Does removing a reaction mean the work is cancelled?
Not necessarily. This workflow records a review prompt because removal alone may not explain whether the work is still needed.
Can it focus on one marker?
Yes. Specify the reaction in the instruction; Slack's reaction-removed trigger also supports optional emoji filtering.
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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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