Keep team decisions out of the scroll
When a channel message settles a choice, have Notis capture the decision and its context in a Google Doc.
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 a document
Creates a new google docs document using the provided title as filename and inserts the initial text at the beginning if non-empty, returning the document's id and metadata (excluding body content).
Why this helps
Important decisions disappear in busy Slack channels, forcing founders to retrace conversations and remember why a choice was made.
- Preserves the decision alongside the reason and relevant context.
- Makes past choices searchable without reopening long threads.
- Reduces repeated discussion when teammates lose the original message.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Slack and Google Docs to Notis once in the portal.
- 2Create a new automation in the portal and give it a clear name.
- 3Use one plain-language prompt asking Notis to identify decisions in channel messages and add a dated entry to your chosen Google Doc.
- 4Select the Slack Channel Message Received trigger, choose a channel for run reports, and test with one real decision.
Questions about this workflow
Will every channel message go into the decision log?
The prompt can ask Notis to record only messages that clearly settle a decision, rather than ordinary discussion.
Can the log include why the decision was made?
Yes. Ask Notis to capture the decision, brief rationale, date, channel, and a link to the Slack conversation when available.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Slack to Google Docs. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Slack triggers
Google Docs actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Copy Google Document
Tool to create a copy of an existing google document. use this to duplicate a document, for example, when using an existing document as a template. the copied document will have a default title (e.g., 'copy of [original title]') if no new title is provided, and will be placed in the user's root google drive folder.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Create a document
Creates a new google docs document using the provided title as filename and inserts the initial text at the beginning if non-empty, returning the document's id and metadata (excluding body content).
New Channel Created Trigger
Triggered when a new channel is created in Slack.
Create Document Markdown
Creates a new google docs document, optionally initializing it with a title and content provided as markdown text.
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 Footer
Tool to create a new footer in a google document. use when you need to add a footer, optionally specifying its type and the section it applies to.
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 Footnote
Tool to create a new footnote in a google document. use this when you need to add a footnote at a specific location or at the end of the document body.
Message Reaction Added
Triggered when a reaction is added to a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.
Create Header
Tool to create a new header in a google document. use this tool when you need to add a header to a document, optionally specifying the section it applies to.
Message Reaction Removed
Triggered when a reaction is removed from a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.
Create Named Range
Tool to create a new named range in a google document. use this to assign a name to a specific part of the document for easier reference or programmatic manipulation.
Reaction Added Trigger
DEPRECATED: use `SLACK_MESSAGE_REACTION_ADDED` instead. Triggered when a reaction is added to a message in Slack.
Create Paragraph Bullets
Tool to add bullets to paragraphs within a specified range in a google document. use when you need to format a list or a set of paragraphs as bullet points.
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Slack and Google Docs, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
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