Make a deliberate request for new API credentials
When credential creation is specifically needed, initiate it with a clear direct request to Notis.
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
Generate API Key and Password
Tool to generate a new API key and password pair for IBM X-Force Exchange authentication. Use when you need to create new credentials for API access. The generated credentials do not expire and can be used with Basic Authentication.
Why this helps
Credential setup can involve a separate handoff that is easy to leave incomplete during integration work.
- Connects an explicit credential request to the available generation action.
- Keeps this setup request separate from routine threat lookups.
- Helps reduce a manual follow-up during API integration setup.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Slack and IBM X-Force Exchange to Notis once, with the appropriate account access.
- 2Create an automation in the portal or ask Notis conversationally.
- 3Use one precise instruction to generate an API key and password only when an authorized DM explicitly requests new credentials.
- 4Select Slack direct message received and choose an appropriate run-report channel.
- 5Test the workflow only with an authorized request and handle returned credentials securely.
Questions about this workflow
Do generated credentials expire?
The available action description says generated credentials do not expire and can be used with Basic Authentication.
Should this run from ordinary channel messages?
No. Configure the prompt for an explicit authorized DM request for new credentials.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Slack to IBM X-Force Exchange. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Slack triggers
IBM X-Force Exchange actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Get Latest Public Collections
Tool to retrieve latest public Collections from IBM X-Force Exchange. Use when you need to access publicly available collections without pagination. For fetching all public collections, consider using the paginated endpoint instead.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Get Public Collections Paginated
Tool to retrieve all public Collections using pagination from IBM X-Force Exchange. Use when you need to access publicly available collections with pagination support. Returns a list of publicly accessible case files with pagination metadata.
New Channel Created Trigger
Triggered when a new channel is created in Slack.
Get IPR Category List
Tool to retrieve the complete list of IP reputation categories from IBM X-Force Exchange. Use when you need to understand available IPR classification categories used by XFE.
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 URL Category List
Tool to retrieve the complete list of URL categories from IBM X-Force Exchange. Use when you need to understand available URL classification categories used by XFE.
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 User Profile Information
Tool to retrieve authenticated user's profile information from IBM X-Force Exchange. Use when you need to access user account details, membership statistics, or integration configurations.
Message Reaction Added
Triggered when a reaction is added to a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.
Get Current API Version
Tool to retrieve current running API version information from IBM X-Force Exchange. Use when you need to check the API version, build number, or creation date.
Message Reaction Removed
Triggered when a reaction is removed from a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.
Generate API Key and Password
Tool to generate a new API key and password pair for IBM X-Force Exchange authentication. Use when you need to create new credentials for API access. The generated credentials do not expire and can be used with Basic Authentication.
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.
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When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
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