Turn Your Slack Direct Messages Into Process Street Workflows
You're in Slack and you think of something important. Instead of alt-tabbing to Process Street or letting it slip away, just DM Notis. We instantly create a workflow run so nothing gets forgotten.
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 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
Quick thoughts and tasks arrive in DMs but never make it into your actual process tracking system. By the time you remember to check Process Street, you've lost context and momentum.
- Capture tasks instantly without switching apps
- Automatic workflow run creation preserves context
- Reduce lost ideas and forgotten follow-ups
- Single source of truth for all tasks in Process Street
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect your Slack workspace and Process Street account to Notis (one-time setup in the Notis portal).
- 2In the Notis portal or by asking Notis in Slack, create a new automation with the prompt: 'When I send a direct message to Notis, create a workflow run in Process Street with the message as the task description.'
- 3Choose 'Direct Message Received' as your trigger and select a Slack channel for run reports (e.g., #automation-logs).
- 4Test by sending Notis a DM with a task or idea. Check Process Street to confirm the workflow run appeared.
- 5Adjust the automation if needed (e.g., to add a specific workflow template or set due dates based on keywords).
Questions about this workflow
Does Notis read all my DMs or just messages sent to it?
Only messages sent directly to Notis trigger the automation. Your private conversations stay private.
Can I add more details or due dates when I send the DM?
Yes. Include details in your message like 'Call client + follow up in 2 days' and Notis will parse the intent and create a richer workflow run.
What if I send multiple DMs at once?
Each message creates its own workflow run. Notis processes them all in order.
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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.
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.
Channel Message Received
Triggered when a message is posted in a Slack channel (public, private, or multi-party IM). Does NOT match direct messages.
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.
Direct Message Received
Triggered when a new direct message (DM) is sent to a user in Slack. Catches all DMs across all DM channels.
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.
Message Reaction Added
Triggered when a reaction is added to a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.
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.
Message Reaction Removed
Triggered when a reaction is removed from a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.
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.
Reaction Added Trigger
DEPRECATED: use `SLACK_MESSAGE_REACTION_ADDED` instead. Triggered when a reaction is added to a message in Slack.
Reaction Removed Trigger
DEPRECATED: use `SLACK_MESSAGE_REACTION_REMOVED` instead. Triggered when a reaction is removed from a message.
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.
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