Anonymize Slack DMs for a safe handoff
Move a DM forward without exposing the private details inside it.
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
Anonymize Value
Tool to anonymize a string or array of string values. use when you need to conceal sensitive text before storage or transmission. example: `anonymizevalue().execute(anonymizevaluerequest(data=['secret']))` limitations: only supports list of strings, not nested structures.
Why this helps
Founder DMs often mix urgent requests with personal or customer information that should stay protected.
- Protects private message content
- Makes handoffs safer
- Keeps follow-up moving
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Slackbot and Anonyflow once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation and tell Notis to anonymize sensitive values in each new DM.
- 3Pick Direct Message Received as the trigger.
- 4Select a report channel and test with one real DM.
Questions about this workflow
Will every DM be processed?
Yes, this trigger catches all direct messages across DM channels.
Can I recover the original value later?
Use a separate deanonymization workflow when you have an authorized anonymized value.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Slackbot to Anonyflow. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Slackbot triggers
Anonyflow actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Anonymize Value
Tool to anonymize a string or array of string values. use when you need to conceal sensitive text before storage or transmission. example: `anonymizevalue().execute(anonymizevaluerequest(data=['secret']))` limitations: only supports list of strings, not nested structures.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Deanonymize Packet
Tool to deanonymize a json data packet using your private key. use after receiving an anonymized packet to recover specific fields.
New Channel Created Trigger
Triggered when a new channel is created in Slack.
Deanonymize Value
Tool to deanonymize one or more anonymized string values. use when you need to recover the original plaintext values after encryption-based anonymization. example: `deanonymizevalue().execute(deanonymizevaluerequest(data=["<anonymized string>"]))`
Channel Message Received
Triggered when a message is posted in a Slack channel (public, private, or multi-party IM). Does NOT match direct messages.
Test Connection
Tool to test the connection to the anonyflow api. use when verifying that the anonyflow service is reachable and operational before performing anonymization tasks. example: `testconnection().execute(testconnectionrequest())`
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.
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Slackbot and Anonyflow, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
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