Create Apaleo units from Slack DMs
Let authorized teammates request a unit in a DM and have Notis create it in Apaleo.
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
Use this call to create a new unit.<br>you must have at least one of these scopes: 'units.create, setup.manage'.
Why this helps
Unit requests in private conversations are easy to forget and tedious to enter manually.
- Capture private requests reliably
- Reduce data reentry
- Speed up inventory setup
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Slackbot and Apaleo in Notis once.
- 2Create an automation named DM Unit Creator.
- 3Describe that Notis should create a unit from complete unit details in an authorized DM and ask for clarification when needed.
- 4Pick Direct Message Received as the trigger and select a report channel.
- 5Test with one real unit request.
Questions about this workflow
Can Notis ask follow-up questions?
Yes, the prompt can tell Notis to report missing details for the requester to provide.
Does this work across all DM channels?
The trigger catches direct messages the connected Slackbot account can read.
When this happens · Trigger
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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'.
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Slackbot and Apaleo, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
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