Send a Slack DM to record time in Harvest
When a work detail comes to mind, message Notis in Slack and let it handle the Harvest entry while the context is fresh.
Trigger
Direct Message Received
Triggered when a new direct message (DM) is sent to a user in Slack. Catches all DMs across all DM channels.
Action
Create Time Entry
Tool to create a new time entry. use when logging hours for a project by specifying start/end times or duration.
Why this helps
Switching from a conversation to a separate tracker can break focus and make quick logging feel like another task.
- Capture a work note from the Slack inbox you already use.
- Reduce the friction of switching to a separate tracker.
- Get a report when a detail needs your review.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Slack and Harvest to Notis once in the portal.
- 2Create an automation in the portal, or ask Notis in plain language to turn your direct messages about completed work into Harvest time entries.
- 3Tell Notis to act only on clear work logging requests, and to ask for or report missing details rather than infer them.
- 4Pick the Slack direct message trigger and choose a channel for run reports.
- 5Test by sending Notis one real work note with project, task, date, and duration.
Questions about this workflow
Can I use this for every Slack DM?
The prompt should limit entries to clear work logging requests so ordinary messages do not become time records.
What details should I include?
Include the project, task, date, and duration needed to identify the work accurately.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Slack to Harvest. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Slack triggers
Harvest actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Create Client
Tool to create a new client. use after gathering client details to register a new client in harvest.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Create Client Contact
Tool to create a new client contact. use when you need to add a contact under an existing client. call after you've retrieved or confirmed the client id.
New Channel Created Trigger
Triggered when a new channel is created in Slack.
Create Estimate
Tool to create a new estimate. use after gathering client and line item details.
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 Estimate Item Category
Tool to create a new estimate item category in harvest. use after deciding to categorize line items within an estimate.
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 Estimate Message
Tool to create a new message for an estimate. use when you have an estimate id and want to send a message or run an event (send, accept, decline, re-open) on the estimate.
Message Reaction Added
Triggered when a reaction is added to a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.
Create Expense
Tool to create a new expense entry. use when recording costs against projects. ensure either units or total cost is provided.
Message Reaction Removed
Triggered when a reaction is removed from a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.
Create Invoice
Tool to create a new invoice. use when you have gathered all invoice details and need to bill a client in harvest.
Reaction Added Trigger
DEPRECATED: use `SLACK_MESSAGE_REACTION_ADDED` instead. Triggered when a reaction is added to a message in Slack.
Create Invoice Item Category
Tool to create a new invoice item category. use after you have decided on the category name to register it in harvest.
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Slack and Harvest, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
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