Keep release follow-ups from disappearing in Slack
Release conversations move quickly. Notis can help turn clear defect reports and technical follow-ups into GitLab issues while the context is fresh.
Trigger
Channel Message Received
Triggered when a message is posted in a Slack channel (public, private, or multi-party IM). Does NOT match direct messages.
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
Time-sensitive release discussions can produce several small follow-ups that are easy to miss after the launch rush.
- Capture release defects while details are fresh.
- Keep post-launch engineering follow-ups together with the code work.
- Reduce reliance on memory during a busy release.
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 capture release-related defects and engineering follow-ups from Slack.
- 3Use one plain-language instruction to define which release messages need a GitLab issue and what context to retain.
- 4Choose the Slack channel message trigger and a channel for run reports.
- 5Test with one real release follow-up discussed in Slack.
Questions about this workflow
Can it distinguish a defect from a release update?
Tell Notis to create issues for actionable defects or engineering follow-ups and skip informational launch updates.
Does the issue keep release context?
Ask Notis to include the release reference or other relevant details present in the Slack message.
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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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