Create Apaleo unit groups from Slack
Let operations request a unit group in a DM and keep setup moving automatically.
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
Create a unit group
Use this call to create a new unit group.<br>you must have at least one of these scopes: 'unitgroups.create, setup.manage'.
Why this helps
Unit group requests are scattered across private chats and often wait for manual processing.
- Process requests faster
- Reduce setup backlog
- Keep group definitions consistent
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Slackbot and Apaleo in Notis once.
- 2Create an automation named DM Unit Group Creator.
- 3Tell Notis to create a unit group from complete DM details and report missing or conflicting information.
- 4Pick Direct Message Received as the trigger and choose a report channel.
- 5Test with one real group request.
Questions about this workflow
Can it handle several requests in one DM?
Tell Notis to process each clearly separated request and report any that need review.
What permissions are needed?
The Apaleo connection needs the unitgroups.create or setup.manage scope.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Slackbot to Apaleo. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Slackbot triggers
Apaleo actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Archive a property
Use this endpoint to archive an existing live property this operation set the isarchived flag to true<br>you must have at least one of these scopes: 'properties.manage, setup.manage'.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Check if a property exists
Check if a property exists by id.<br>you need to be authorized (no particular scope required)
New Channel Created Trigger
Triggered when a new channel is created in Slack.
Check if a unit attribute exists
Check if a unit attribute exists<br>you must have at least one of these scopes: 'unitattributes.read, setup.read, setup.manage'.
Channel Message Received
Triggered when a message is posted in a Slack channel (public, private, or multi-party IM). Does NOT match direct messages.
Check if a unit exists
Check if a unit exists by id.<br>you must have at least one of these scopes: 'units.read, setup.read, setup.manage'.
Direct Message Received
Triggered when a new direct message (DM) is sent to a user in Slack. Catches all DMs across all DM channels.
Check if a unit group exists
Check if a unit group exists by id.<br>you must have at least one of these scopes: 'unitgroups.read, setup.read, setup.manage'.
Message Reaction Added
Triggered when a reaction is added to a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.
Clones a property
Use this call to clone a specific property. this operation creates a new property with inventory and rate plans from the specified property.<br>you must have at least one of these scopes: 'properties.create, setup.manage'.
Message Reaction Removed
Triggered when a reaction is removed from a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.
Create a unit
Use this call to create a new unit.<br>you must have at least one of these scopes: 'units.create, setup.manage'.
Reaction Added Trigger
DEPRECATED: use `SLACK_MESSAGE_REACTION_ADDED` instead. Triggered when a reaction is added to a message in Slack.
Create a unit attribute
Use this call to create a new unit attribute.<br>you must have at least one of these scopes: 'unitattributes.create, setup.manage'.
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