Answer folder questions from Slack DMs
A quick DM should not become a scavenger hunt. Notis can inspect the request, fetch your AlgoDocs folders, and point the sender toward the right location.
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 folders
Tool to list folders. Use when you need to retrieve all folder IDs and their hierarchy. Must be called after obtaining an API key.
Why this helps
Folder questions interrupt focused work and often lead to inconsistent document routing.
- Returns the current folder hierarchy
- Makes routing decisions easier
- Keeps folder guidance in one report
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Slackbot and Algodocs in Notis once.
- 2Create an automation named DM folder lookup.
- 3Tell Notis to read the DM, list AlgoDocs folders, and recommend the most likely destination while flagging ambiguity.
- 4Pick Direct Message Received as the trigger and choose where reports go.
- 5Test it with a real folder question.
Questions about this workflow
Can it invent a folder if none matches?
No. It can flag that no suitable folder was found and ask for clarification.
Does it read all Slack messages?
It runs when a new DM is received.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Slackbot to Algodocs. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Slackbot triggers
Algodocs actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Get Current User
Tool to retrieve current user information. Use after authenticating with your API key to verify identity.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
List document data extractors
Tool to list document data extractors. Use when you need identifiers and names of all extractors in your AlgoDocs account.
New Channel Created Trigger
Triggered when a new channel is created in Slack.
List folders
Tool to list folders. Use when you need to retrieve all folder IDs and their hierarchy. Must be called after obtaining an API key.
Channel Message Received
Triggered when a message is posted in a Slack channel (public, private, or multi-party IM). Does NOT match direct messages.
Direct Message Received
Triggered when a new direct message (DM) is sent to a user in Slack. Catches all DMs across all DM channels.
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 Algodocs, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
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