Clarify terminology after a Slack signal changes
When a thread signal changes, make sure the language behind it is still clear.
Trigger
Message Reaction Removed
Triggered when a reaction is removed from a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.
Action
Get Word Definition
Tool to get the definition of a word. use when you need to find the meaning of a specific word. e.g., "define the word apple."
Why this helps
Teams can react to the same term differently, especially when a message is revisited later.
- Reduce ambiguity in revisited threads
- Keep definitions tied to message context
- Support clearer follow-up conversations
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Slackbot and Apiverve once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation that identifies the key word needing clarification from the reacted message.
- 3Tell Notis to return a concise definition and explain why it matters in context.
- 4Pick Message Reaction Removed as the trigger and choose a report destination.
- 5Test by removing a reaction from a message containing a clear target term.
Questions about this workflow
Why use reaction removal as the trigger?
It can signal that a message needs renewed attention or clarification before the thread continues.
Can the workflow define any word?
Yes, when the target word is available in the message or automation context.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Slackbot to Apiverve. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Slackbot triggers
Apiverve actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Advice Generator
Tool to generate a random piece of advice. use when you need spontaneous guidance or motivation.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Age Calculator
Tool to calculate age from date of birth. use when you need a breakdown of years, months, weeks, and days from a given dob. example: "calculate age for dob=1990-01-01"
New Channel Created Trigger
Triggered when a new channel is created in Slack.
Get Airline Info by Name
Tool to get airline info by name. use after obtaining the official airline name.
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 airport distance by IATA
Tool to get distance between two airports by their iata codes. use when you have valid airport iata codes and need the flight distance.
Direct Message Received
Triggered when a new direct message (DM) is sent to a user in Slack. Catches all DMs across all DM channels.
Get Airport Info by ICAO Code
Tool to get airport information by icao code. use when you have a valid 4-letter icao code and need detailed airport information.
Message Reaction Added
Triggered when a reaction is added to a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.
Air Quality
Tool to get air quality data for a city. use when you need current aqi, pollutant levels, and a health recommendation.
Message Reaction Removed
Triggered when a reaction is removed from a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.
Find antonyms for a word
Tool to get antonyms for a word. use when you need opposite terms for text analysis.
Reaction Added Trigger
DEPRECATED: use `SLACK_MESSAGE_REACTION_ADDED` instead. Triggered when a reaction is added to a message in Slack.
App Store Scraper
Tool to fetch detailed app metadata from the app store. use when you have a valid app store app id and country code.
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Slackbot and Apiverve, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Save your first hour today.
7-day trial of any paid plan, with 20$ of usage included.
No card. Works with personal or business Apiverve.