Give new projects a place in your register
When a new channel is created for an initiative, create a Knack record so it is easier to track beyond Slack.
Trigger
New Channel Created Trigger
Triggered when a new channel is created in Slack.
Action
Create object record
Tool to create a new record in a specific Knack object. Use when you need to add new data to a Knack database object. Requires object-based API key authentication.
Why this helps
New initiatives can start in Slack without making it into the team's project overview.
- Notice initiatives at the moment a dedicated channel appears.
- Keep a simple index of projects outside Slack.
- Reduce missed updates to the team's overview.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Slack and Knack to Notis once through the portal.
- 2Create an automation prompt describing which new channels represent projects and what basic context to record in Knack.
- 3Select Slack New Channel Created and choose the run-report channel.
- 4Test when an appropriate project channel is created and review the resulting record.
Questions about this workflow
Should every new channel be registered?
Describe the channel naming or purpose clues that indicate a project, and ask Notis to skip routine channels.
Can the channel name help identify the initiative?
Include the channel name and available channel context in your prompt instructions.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Slack to Knack. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Slack triggers
Knack actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Create object record
Tool to create a new record in a specific Knack object. Use when you need to add new data to a Knack database object. Requires object-based API key authentication.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Create View Record
Tool to create a new record through a form view in Knack. Use when you need to add a record to a Knack object using a form view interface. Only fields that exist in the form will be used, and any record rules configured on the form will be triggered.
New Channel Created Trigger
Triggered when a new channel is created in Slack.
Delete Object Record
Tool to delete a single record from a specific Knack object by its ID. Use when you need to permanently remove a record from an object. This action is permanent and cannot be undone. Requires API key authentication (X-Knack-Application-Id and X-Knack-REST-API-KEY headers).
Channel Message Received
Triggered when a message is posted in a Slack channel (public, private, or multi-party IM). Does NOT match direct messages.
Delete View Record
Tool to delete a record through a view that contains a delete link. Works with tables, lists, searches, calendars, and details views. This operation is permanent and cannot be undone. Use only after confirming the correct scene_key, view_key, and record_id.
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 Object Record
Tool to retrieve a single record by its ID from a specific Knack object. Returns the complete record with all field values in both formatted and raw formats. Use this for object-based access which requires API key authentication.
Message Reaction Added
Triggered when a reaction is added to a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.
List Object Records
Tool to retrieve multiple records from a specific Knack object (table). Returns up to 1000 records per page with pagination support. Use this for object-based access which requires API key authentication and provides full access to all fields and records. Supports filtering by field values and sorting by field keys.
Message Reaction Removed
Triggered when a reaction is removed from a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.
List View Records
Tool to retrieve multiple records from a specific Knack view (tables, lists, searches, calendars). Use when you need to fetch data from a view with pagination support. Returns only fields included in the view configuration.
Reaction Added Trigger
DEPRECATED: use `SLACK_MESSAGE_REACTION_ADDED` instead. Triggered when a reaction is added to a message in Slack.
Update object record
Tool to update an existing record in a specific Knack object. Use when you need to modify field values in an existing record. Only fields provided in the request will be updated; all other fields remain unchanged.
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