Capture webpage screenshots from Slack DMs
Give visual requests a dependable browser handoff.
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
Screenshot Webpage
Tool to take a screenshot of a specified webpage within a session. use when you need a visual png snapshot of a live page. example: "capture a 1280×720 screenshot of https://example.com".
Why this helps
Screenshot requests in DMs are easy to forget or delay until the page changes.
- Creates a visual record quickly
- Keeps private requests in context
- Supports async review
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Slackbot and Anchor browser once in Notis.
- 2Create an automation with a clear name.
- 3Tell Notis to screenshot the webpage named or linked in each DM.
- 4Pick Direct Message Received as the trigger.
- 5Select the report channel and test with one real DM.
Questions about this workflow
Does it work with a URL in a DM?
Yes, the instruction can tell Notis to capture the linked webpage.
Where can the result be reported?
Choose any connected report channel offered by the automation flow.
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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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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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Get Profile
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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.
Get Webpage Content
Tool to retrieve rendered content of a webpage in html or markdown format. use when you need to fetch a page’s full content, optionally within an existing browser session.
Message Reaction Removed
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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.
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