Search verses from an incoming scripture request
Route form submissions and external requests into a consistent scripture lookup.
Trigger
Webhook received
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Action
Search Verses
Tool to search for verses containing a specified query within a version.
Why this helps
Scripture requests arriving from different tools create scattered research queues.
- Centralize incoming requests
- Standardize search instructions
- Reduce manual triage
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Slackbot and Api bible in Notis once.
- 2Create an automation for incoming scripture requests.
- 3Tell Notis to search Api bible using the topic and context included in each webhook payload.
- 4Pick a Notis webhook as the trigger.
- 5Choose a report destination and test with one real webhook request.
Questions about this workflow
Does Slack need to provide the webhook?
No. Any authorized service can send the HTTP request, while Slackbot remains connected as the source app for the package.
What if the payload lacks a topic?
Tell Notis to report missing context and request a usable scripture topic.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Slackbot to Api bible. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Slackbot triggers
Api bible actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
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Search Verses
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Reaction Added Trigger
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Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Slackbot and Api bible, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
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