Turn grocery DMs into a ready-to-review list
When someone sends a specific grocery request by Slack DM, Notis can prepare the Instacart list for review.
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 Shopping List Page
Create a shopping list page on instacart + return shareable url. attempts prod first then falls back to dev; errors from prod bubble up if both fail.
Why this helps
Personal errands can vanish among work messages when a grocery request stays buried in a DM.
- Moves concrete grocery requests into a dedicated list
- Makes an errand easier to review later
- Reduces the need to remember a message's details
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Slack and Instacart to Notis once through the portal.
- 2Create an automation through the portal or ask Notis conversationally to create a shopping list from specific grocery requests sent by DM.
- 3Select Slack Direct Message Received as the trigger and choose a channel for run reports.
- 4Test with a real DM containing a clear grocery request.
Questions about this workflow
Does the trigger include channel messages?
No. This workflow uses Slack Direct Message Received, which catches DMs across DM channels.
Does it place an order?
The action creates a shareable Instacart shopping list page.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Slack to Instacart. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Slack triggers
Instacart actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
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Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Create Shopping List Page
Create a shopping list page on instacart + return shareable url. attempts prod first then falls back to dev; errors from prod bubble up if both fail.
New Channel Created Trigger
Triggered when a new channel is created in Slack.
Get Nearby Retailers
Get nearby retailers by postal code + country code. attempts prod first then falls back to dev; errors from prod bubble up if both fail.
Channel Message Received
Triggered when a message is posted in a Slack channel (public, private, or multi-party IM). Does NOT match direct messages.
Direct Message Received
Triggered when a new direct message (DM) is sent to a user in Slack. Catches all DMs across all DM channels.
Message Reaction Added
Triggered when a reaction is added to a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.
Message Reaction Removed
Triggered when a reaction is removed from a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.
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.
Slack and Instacart, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
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