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Give blockers a clear next move

When a blocker surfaces in Slack, bring its context to Griptape for structured options.

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

Assistant Run Creation

Tool to initiate a new assistant run. Use when starting a fresh execution with custom arguments or resources after selecting the assistant.

Why this helps

A blocker can linger because resolving it requires stopping current work to gather context and think through choices.

  • Give stalled work a concrete analysis path.
  • Reduce the context gathering needed to think through options.
  • Keep blocker details close to the original discussion.

Setup

Build it in a few focused steps.

  • 1Connect Slack and Griptape to Notis once through the portal.
  • 2Create an automation in Automations, either in the portal or by asking Notis.
  • 3Write one instruction for recognizing blocker messages and having a Griptape assistant suggest options and a next step.
  • 4Choose Slack Channel Message Received as the trigger and set the run-report channel.
  • 5Test with one real blocker message and check that the run preserves relevant context.

Questions about this workflow

Can this distinguish a blocker from ordinary discussion?

Explain the signals that count as a blocker in the plain-language instruction.

Does Griptape resolve the issue automatically?

This action starts an assistant run. Use the instruction to request analysis or recommendations; a person can decide what to do.

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Supported Triggers and Actions

Notis builds workflows that link Slack to Griptape. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.

Slack triggers

Griptape actions

Recurring trigger

Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.

TriggerScheduled

Assistant Creation

Tool to create a new assistant. Use when you need to register a uniquely named assistant in Griptape Cloud before initiating runs.

ActionInstant

Webhook trigger

Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.

TriggerInstant

List Assistants

Tool to list all assistants. Use after authenticating with Griptape Cloud to retrieve available assistants. Supports optional pagination.

ActionInstant

New Channel Created Trigger

Triggered when a new channel is created in Slack.

TriggerInstant

Cancel Assistant Run

Tool to cancel an ongoing assistant run. Use when you need to stop a run prematurely after confirming the run ID is valid.

ActionInstant

Channel Message Received

Triggered when a message is posted in a Slack channel (public, private, or multi-party IM). Does NOT match direct messages.

TriggerInstant

Assistant Run Creation

Tool to initiate a new assistant run. Use when starting a fresh execution with custom arguments or resources after selecting the assistant.

ActionInstant

Direct Message Received

Triggered when a new direct message (DM) is sent to a user in Slack. Catches all DMs across all DM channels.

TriggerInstant

Get Assistant Run Error Details

Tool to fetch detailed error information for a specific assistant run. Use after an assistant run has failed to inspect error details.

ActionInstant

Message Reaction Added

Triggered when a reaction is added to a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.

TriggerInstant

Stream Assistant Run Events

Tool to stream real-time events for a specific Assistant run. Use after initiating a run to monitor its progress.

ActionInstant

Message Reaction Removed

Triggered when a reaction is removed from a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.

TriggerInstant

List Assistant Runs

Tool to list all runs for a given assistant. Use when you need historical run executions for analysis after using the assistant.

ActionInstant

Reaction Added Trigger

DEPRECATED: use `SLACK_MESSAGE_REACTION_ADDED` instead. Triggered when a reaction is added to a message in Slack.

TriggerInstant

Assistant Run Logs Retrieval

Tool to retrieve logs generated during the execution of a specific assistant run. Use after confirming the run_id to fetch all log events once the run has completed.

ActionInstant

Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.

Slack and Griptape, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.

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