Explore defense program context from Slack
Start a Highergov defense program lookup from the Slack conversation where your team is exploring a potential fit.
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
Get Defense Programs
Tool to retrieve defense programs information. Use when you need to list defense programs with pagination.
Why this helps
A program name or fit question can trigger an open-ended research loop that is hard to pick back up.
- Makes program exploration easier to start and revisit.
- Keeps research requests connected to the team's discussion.
- Provides context for deciding whether to investigate further.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Slack and Highergov to Notis once through the portal.
- 2Create an automation in the portal or ask Notis for it.
- 3Give Notis one instruction to retrieve Highergov defense program information when Slack raises a program question.
- 4Select the Slack channel message trigger and choose a channel for run reports.
- 5Test with a real message about a defense program or potential fit.
Questions about this workflow
Does this evaluate whether we qualify for a program?
It retrieves defense program information for review. Use the results as context for your team's own fit assessment.
Should the Slack message name a program?
Naming the program or describing the area of interest gives Notis useful context for the lookup.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
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Slack triggers
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