Get collection schema details from a Slack question
Turn a clear analytics question in a Slack channel into a focused Keen io collection lookup, with the inferred properties ready for discussion.
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
Inspect Single Event Collection
Tool to retrieve schema info for a single event collection. Use when you need the inferred property types for a specific collection in a project.
Why this helps
A question about event data can stall while someone searches dashboards or asks around for the right collection details.
- Bring the relevant collection schema into the discussion quickly.
- Reduce context switching between Slack and analytics tools.
- Give follow-up questions a concrete property list to reference.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Slack and Keen io to Notis once in the portal.
- 2Create a new automation in the portal or ask Notis to set it up in plain language.
- 3In one instruction, tell Notis to identify the Keen io collection named in a Slack channel message, inspect that collection, and report its inferred properties.
- 4Pick the Slack channel-message trigger and the channel where Notis should report runs.
- 5Test with a real channel message that names a collection.
Questions about this workflow
Does the Slack message need to name the collection?
A clear collection name helps Notis identify which collection to inspect.
Does the lookup change event data?
No. The Keen io action retrieves schema details for the specified collection.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Slack to Keen io. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Slack triggers
Keen io actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Inspect All Event Collections
Tool to retrieve schema info for all event collections. Use when you need to list collection names and optional property schema for a given project. Use include_schema to toggle schema details.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Inspect Collection Property
Tool to return details for a specific property in an event collection. Use when you need to inspect a property's inferred type and resource URL.
New Channel Created Trigger
Triggered when a new channel is created in Slack.
Inspect Single Event Collection
Tool to retrieve schema info for a single event collection. Use when you need the inferred property types for a specific collection in a project.
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 Cached Dataset Definitions
Tool to list cached dataset definitions for a project. Use when you need to page through dataset definitions.
Direct Message Received
Triggered when a new direct message (DM) is sent to a user in Slack. Catches all DMs across all DM channels.
Select Unique
Tool to return unique values for a target property. Use when distinct property values are required for matching events with optional filters and timeframe constraints.
Message Reaction Added
Triggered when a reaction is added to a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.
Unrevoke Access Key
Tool to unrevoke (reactivate) a specific access key. Use when needing to restore a previously revoked API key.
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 Keen io, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
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