Upload task files from Slack requests
Move the file into the browser session while the request is still fresh.
Trigger
Channel Message Received
Triggered when a message is posted in a Slack channel (public, private, or multi-party IM). Does NOT match direct messages.
Action
Upload File
Tool to upload a file to a browser session as an agent resource. use after starting or referencing a session when you need to provide file inputs (single files or zip archives) for web forms or ai-driven tasks.
Why this helps
People download and reupload the same file by hand during web tasks.
- Shortens file handoffs
- Supports browser form tasks
- Keeps the request traceable
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Slackbot and Anchor browser once in Notis.
- 2Create an automation for file handoff requests.
- 3Tell Notis to upload the named file to the specified browser session.
- 4Pick Channel Message Received as the trigger.
- 5Choose a report channel and test with one real file request.
Questions about this workflow
Can it upload any file type?
It can upload files supported by the Anchor browser action and available to the connected workflow.
What information is needed?
The message should identify the file and the browser session.
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Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Slackbot to Anchor browser. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Slackbot triggers
Anchor browser actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
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Webhook trigger
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New Channel Created Trigger
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Channel Message Received
Triggered when a message is posted in a Slack channel (public, private, or multi-party IM). Does NOT match direct messages.
End Browser Session
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Direct Message Received
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Message Reaction Added
Triggered when a reaction is added to a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.
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Message Reaction Removed
Triggered when a reaction is removed from a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.
List Agent Resources
Tool to list agent resources (files) for a given session. use after establishing a browser session to retrieve agent-uploaded files.
Reaction Added Trigger
DEPRECATED: use `SLACK_MESSAGE_REACTION_ADDED` instead. Triggered when a reaction is added to a message in Slack.
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Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Slackbot and Anchor browser, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
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