Skip to content
Notis

Turn Slack Emoji Reactions Into Prioritized Process Street Workflows

See a message that needs action? React with an emoji. Notis reads that signal and creates a workflow run in Process Street, pulling in the message context automatically. No typing needed.

Trigger

Message Reaction Added

Triggered when a reaction is added to a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.

Action

Create Workflow Run

This tool creates a new workflow run from a specified workflow template. it is one of the most fundamental operations in process street, allowing users to initiate a new instance of a workflow. the tool requires a workflow template id and optionally allows setting a custom name, due date, and whether to enable a share link.

Why this helps

Important Slack messages get buried. You find yourself re-reading conversations to remember what you actually need to do. Emoji reactions are natural in Slack but they rarely leave you a permanent trace.

  • Mark important messages with a reaction - that's it
  • Workflow run is created automatically with message context
  • Use emoji as a priority signal (e.g., :fire: for urgent)
  • Faster than copy-pasting or retyping tasks

Setup

Build it in a few focused steps.

  • 1Connect Slack and Process Street to Notis (one-time in the portal).
  • 2Create an automation with the prompt: 'When I react to a Slack message with an emoji, create a workflow run in Process Street using the message content.'
  • 3Select 'Message Reaction Added' as your trigger.
  • 4Choose which channel to monitor (or leave it open for all channels) and pick a Slack channel for confirmation messages.
  • 5React to a test message in Slack to confirm the workflow run appears in Process Street.

Questions about this workflow

Which emojis trigger the automation?

All emojis by default. You can customize it to only certain emojis (e.g., :fire:, :star:, :warning:) if you want more control.

Does it include the original message text?

Yes, the full message is captured in the workflow run so you have all the context without re-reading Slack.

Can I use this for feedback or approval, not just task creation?

Absolutely. You could react with :thumbsup: to mark approvals, and Notis can create workflows, complete workflows, or both depending on your setup.

When this happens · Trigger

Do this · Action

Supported Triggers and Actions

Notis builds workflows that link Slack to Process street. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.

Slack triggers

Process street actions

New Channel Created Trigger

Triggered when a new channel is created in Slack.

TriggerInstant

Complete a workflow run

This tool marks an entire workflow run as completed in process street. it updates the workflow run's status to 'completed', distinguishing it from process street complete task which completes individual tasks.

ActionInstant

Channel Message Received

Triggered when a message is posted in a Slack channel (public, private, or multi-party IM). Does NOT match direct messages.

TriggerInstant

Create Workflow Run

This tool creates a new workflow run from a specified workflow template. it is one of the most fundamental operations in process street, allowing users to initiate a new instance of a workflow. the tool requires a workflow template id and optionally allows setting a custom name, due date, and whether to enable a share link.

ActionInstant

Direct Message Received

Triggered when a new direct message (DM) is sent to a user in Slack. Catches all DMs across all DM channels.

TriggerInstant

Find Data Set Rows

This tool allows you to search for records within a data set based on form fields. it's useful for retrieving specific records from a data set when you need to find matching entries based on certain criteria.

ActionInstant

Message Reaction Added

Triggered when a reaction is added to a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.

TriggerInstant

List Workflows

This tool retrieves a list of all workflows available in the process street account. it is a fundamental action that allows users to view and access all their workflows, which is essential for other operations that require workflow ids. this action is important because it provides the foundation for other actions that require workflow ids as input parameters, such as creating workflow runs or managing workflow-specific tasks, thereby enabling better workflow management and automation.

ActionInstant

Message Reaction Removed

Triggered when a reaction is removed from a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.

TriggerInstant

Undelete Workflow Run

This tool allows you to restore a previously deleted workflow run in process street. it uses the put /v1.1/workflow-runs/{workflowrunid}/undelete endpoint to recover a workflow run within a valid recovery period. it complements the existing process street delete workflow run action by providing a data recovery option to correct deletion mistakes.

ActionInstant

Reaction Added Trigger

DEPRECATED: use `SLACK_MESSAGE_REACTION_ADDED` instead. Triggered when a reaction is added to a message in Slack.

TriggerInstant

Reaction Removed Trigger

DEPRECATED: use `SLACK_MESSAGE_REACTION_REMOVED` instead. Triggered when a reaction is removed from a message.

TriggerInstant

New Bot Message Received Trigger

DEPRECATED: use `SLACK_CHANNEL_MESSAGE_RECEIVED` with `is_bot_message=true` instead. Triggered when a new bot message is posted to a Slack channel.

TriggerInstant

Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.

Not just Slack and Process street. Any combination from 1,000+ integrations.

When this happens · Trigger

Do this · Action

Save your first hour today.

7 days free trial with 20$ free usage included.
No card. Works with personal or business Process street.