Keep URL review discussions moving with category context
A channel request for URL categories can trigger a quick retrieval of the X-Force classification list.
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 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.
Why this helps
People reviewing suspicious links may pause to find the classification vocabulary before they can discuss next steps.
- Retrieves the complete URL category list for reference.
- Supports shared terminology during link review discussions.
- Saves a separate manual lookup step.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Slack and IBM X-Force Exchange to Notis once.
- 2Create an automation from the portal or by asking Notis conversationally.
- 3In one instruction, request the X-Force URL category list when a channel message asks for URL classification context.
- 4Pick the Slack channel message trigger and a run-report channel.
- 5Test with a real channel message requesting the URL category reference.
Questions about this workflow
Does the workflow decide if a URL is malicious?
No. The listed action returns URL categories, not an individual URL analysis.
Can this be triggered from a DM?
This workflow is configured for channel messages; a separate DM workflow would use the direct message trigger.
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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.
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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.
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