Answer screenshot requests from Slack DMs
Send a URL in a DM and let Notis return a current page image.
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
Capture Website Screenshot (POST)
Tool to capture a screenshot of a website via http post. use when you need to post form data parameters.
Why this helps
One to one screenshot requests create hidden follow-ups and interrupt focused work.
- Handle private screenshot requests automatically
- Keep requests visible in the DM thread
- Deliver a current page image quickly
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Slackbot and Apiflash once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation that captures the URL from each DM request.
- 3Pick Direct Message Received as the trigger.
- 4Select a run report channel and test with one real DM containing a URL.
Questions about this workflow
Will channel messages trigger this automation?
No. Direct Message Received catches Slack DMs across DM channels.
What should the DM include?
Include the full website URL and any short instruction such as mobile or desktop context if your Apiflash setup supports it.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Slackbot to Apiflash. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Slackbot triggers
Apiflash actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Batch Capture Screenshots
Tool to capture screenshots for multiple urls in a single request. use when you have a list of pages to snapshot in batch.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Capture Website Screenshot (POST)
Tool to capture a screenshot of a website via http post. use when you need to post form data parameters.
New Channel Created Trigger
Triggered when a new channel is created in Slack.
Get Quota Information
Tool to retrieve current api quota usage and limits. use after authentication to monitor usage and reset times.
Channel Message Received
Triggered when a message is posted in a Slack channel (public, private, or multi-party IM). Does NOT match direct messages.
Get Screenshot Metadata
Tool to retrieve metadata for a previously captured screenshot. use when you need details like file size and dimensions after capture.
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.
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Slackbot and Apiflash, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
When this happens · Trigger
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