Give each new job channel a tracked setup step
A new Slack channel can be the start of a busy handoff. Notis can create a JobNimbus task to follow through on setting up the corresponding job record.
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
Create Task
Tool to create a new task. use when scheduling or tracking tasks linked to contacts or jobs.
Why this helps
New project spaces can get active before anyone confirms the operational record is ready.
- Add a tracked setup reminder at the start of a new workstream.
- Reduce reliance on memory during project kickoff.
- Connect team coordination with a concrete operational follow-up.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Slack and JobNimbus to Notis once in the portal.
- 2Create the automation in the portal or tell Notis the intended outcome in plain language.
- 3Ask Notis to create a JobNimbus task when a new Slack channel is created for a customer job, using available channel context to describe the job setup follow-up.
- 4Select the new channel created trigger and choose where Notis should report runs.
- 5Test with one real new job channel and confirm the created task is useful.
Questions about this workflow
Will every new Slack channel create a task?
The instruction should limit tasks to channels created for a customer job and a clear setup follow-up.
What if the channel has little context?
Use a prompt that asks Notis to create a task only when available context is enough to identify a useful setup step.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Slack to Jobnimbus. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Slack triggers
Jobnimbus actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Create Location
Tool to create a new location in jobnimbus. use after gathering address and contact details.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Get Activity by ID
Tool to retrieve a specific activity by its id. use after confirming the activity's jnid is valid.
New Channel Created Trigger
Triggered when a new channel is created in Slack.
Get Contact by ID
Tool to retrieve a contact by id. use after obtaining the contact’s jnid to fetch full 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.
List Contacts
Tool to list all contacts. use when you need to fetch multiple contacts, e.g., for reporting or synchronization.
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 File Attachment Type
Tool to create a new file attachment type. use when you need to register a custom document category before uploading files.
Message Reaction Added
Triggered when a reaction is added to a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.
Create Material Order
Tool to create a new material order (v2). use when you need to place a materials order for a contact after gathering item details.
Message Reaction Removed
Triggered when a reaction is removed from a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.
Create Task
Tool to create a new task. use when scheduling or tracking tasks linked to contacts or jobs.
Reaction Added Trigger
DEPRECATED: use `SLACK_MESSAGE_REACTION_ADDED` instead. Triggered when a reaction is added to a message in Slack.
Create Workflow Status
Tool to create a new status in an existing workflow. use after confirming the workflow id to add specialized status entries like 'lead' or 'inspection'.
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Slack and Jobnimbus, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
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