Keep Slack action items visible in Google Slides
Give follow-ups a home beyond the message where they were assigned.
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
Update Presentation (Batch/Markdown)
Tool to update existing google slides presentations with either raw api requests or markdown content. **two operation modes:** 1. **raw api mode**: provide direct slides api requests for precise control 2. **markdown mode**: provide markdown text to automatically add professional slides **markdown features:** - professional themes with coordinated colors and backgrounds - dynamic font sizing that prevents overflow (notion-like hierarchy) - smart table auto-sizing with column width optimization - auto-centering and professional positioning - bold formatting, emojis, and multi-line content support - multiple slide types: title, bullet, table, quote, image, two-column **use cases:** - add new slides to existing presentations - update presentation content with markdown - apply professional themes and styling - bulk slide creation with consistent formatting
Why this helps
Small commitments in busy channels can disappear before anyone checks back.
- Collect follow-ups in a reviewable deck.
- Make commitments easier to scan during check-ins.
- Reduce reliance on memory and message searches.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Slack and Google Slides to Notis once in the portal.
- 2Create an automation in the portal, or ask Notis to set it up conversationally.
- 3In one plain-language instruction, ask Notis to add newly assigned actions and available owners or dates to an action tracker deck.
- 4Choose the Slack channel message trigger and a channel for run reports.
- 5Test using a real message with a clear commitment.
Questions about this workflow
Will this invent owners or deadlines?
The instruction can tell Notis to include only details stated in the message and mark missing details as unspecified.
Can it update a tracker deck?
Yes. Use the update presentation action and identify the intended deck in your instruction.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Slack to Google Slides. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Slack triggers
Google Slides actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Create Slides from Markdown
Creates a new google slides presentation from markdown text. automatically splits content into slides using '---' separators and applies appropriate templates based on content structure.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Update Presentation (Batch/Markdown)
Tool to update existing google slides presentations with either raw api requests or markdown content. **two operation modes:** 1. **raw api mode**: provide direct slides api requests for precise control 2. **markdown mode**: provide markdown text to automatically add professional slides **markdown features:** - professional themes with coordinated colors and backgrounds - dynamic font sizing that prevents overflow (notion-like hierarchy) - smart table auto-sizing with column width optimization - auto-centering and professional positioning - bold formatting, emojis, and multi-line content support - multiple slide types: title, bullet, table, quote, image, two-column **use cases:** - add new slides to existing presentations - update presentation content with markdown - apply professional themes and styling - bulk slide creation with consistent formatting
New Channel Created Trigger
Triggered when a new channel is created in Slack.
Create Google Slides Presentation
Tool to create a blank or duplicate presentation. use when you need to initialize a presentation with a specific title or duplicate an existing one.
Channel Message Received
Triggered when a message is posted in a Slack channel (public, private, or multi-party IM). Does NOT match direct messages.
Get Presentation
Tool to retrieve the latest version of a presentation. use after obtaining the presentation id.
Direct Message Received
Triggered when a new direct message (DM) is sent to a user in Slack. Catches all DMs across all DM channels.
Get Presentation Page
Tool to get the latest version of a specific page in a presentation. use when you need to inspect slide, layout, master, or notes page details.
Message Reaction Added
Triggered when a reaction is added to a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.
Get Page Thumbnail
Tool to generate and return a thumbnail image url for a specific page. use when you need a quick preview of a slide page after loading it.
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 Google Slides, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
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