Retrieve 2chat contacts from Slack DMs
Give teammates a private, low-friction way to request the current 2chat directory without opening another tool.
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
List Contacts
Tool to list all contacts in your 2chat account. use when you need to retrieve your contact list after confirming your account connection.
Why this helps
People delay contact lookups when access requires switching apps or finding the right dashboard.
- Reduces lookup friction
- Keeps requests in a familiar channel
- Returns current connected data
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Slackbot and 2chat once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation for authorized directory requests.
- 3Tell Notis to retrieve the 2chat contact list and summarize the entries relevant to the DM request.
- 4Pick Direct Message Received as the trigger.
- 5Choose a report channel and test with one real request.
Questions about this workflow
Can everyone request the list?
Define the authorized users or access policy in the automation prompt.
Will it expose all contact details?
Ask Notis to return only the level of detail appropriate for the requesting teammate.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Slackbot to 2chat. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Slackbot triggers
2chat actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Create Contact
Tool to create a new contact in your 2chat account. use after gathering and verifying first name and at least one contact detail (email, phone, or address).
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Get API Usage Info
Tool to retrieve current api usage and account information. use when you need to monitor your remaining quotas before sending more requests.
New Channel Created Trigger
Triggered when a new channel is created in Slack.
List Contacts
Tool to list all contacts in your 2chat account. use when you need to retrieve your contact list after confirming your account connection.
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 Webhook Subscriptions
Tool to list all configured webhook subscriptions. use when you need to audit or review your active whatsapp webhook subscriptions.
Direct Message Received
Triggered when a new direct message (DM) is sent to a user in Slack. Catches all DMs across all DM channels.
Test API Key
Tool to validate your api key and retrieve account info. use when confirming credentials before performing other operations.
Message Reaction Added
Triggered when a reaction is added to a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.
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.
Slackbot and 2chat, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
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