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Answer Cincopa status requests in Slack DMs

Get a quick upload update without opening another tool.

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

Get Asset Upload From URL Status

Tool to check the status of an asset upload initiated via url by its status id. use after calling 'upload asset from url' to poll for completion.

Why this helps

Private status questions create repeated interruptions and manual lookups.

  • Answers status questions in context
  • Reduces repetitive manual checks
  • Keeps sensitive project updates in DMs

Setup

Build it in a few focused steps.

  • 1Connect Slackbot and Cincopa in Notis once.
  • 2Create an automation named private upload status helper.
  • 3Describe that Notis should read a Cincopa status id from each new Slack DM, check it, and reply with the current status.
  • 4Select Slackbot Direct Message Received as the trigger and choose the report channel.
  • 5Send one DM containing a real status id to test.

Questions about this workflow

Will this respond to channel posts?

No. It is triggered by Direct Message Received.

What status can Cincopa return?

The action returns the current status for the upload represented by the supplied status id.

When this happens · Trigger

Do this · Action

Supported Triggers and Actions

Notis builds workflows that link Slackbot to Cincopa. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.

Slackbot triggers

Cincopa actions

Recurring trigger

Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.

TriggerScheduled

Upload Asset From URL

Tool to upload a new asset directly from a provided external url and receive a status id for tracking. use when you need to import media from a remote source and optionally specify a gallery or existing asset.

ActionInstant

Webhook trigger

Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.

TriggerInstant

Abort Asset Upload From URL

Tool to abort an ongoing asset upload-in-progress by providing its status id. use when an upload is no longer needed, was initiated by mistake, or is taking too long.

ActionInstant

New Channel Created Trigger

Triggered when a new channel is created in Slack.

TriggerInstant

Get Asset Upload From URL Status

Tool to check the status of an asset upload initiated via url by its status id. use after calling 'upload asset from url' to poll for completion.

ActionInstant

Channel Message Received

Triggered when a message is posted in a Slack channel (public, private, or multi-party IM). Does NOT match direct messages.

TriggerInstant

Validate API Connection

Tool to validate api connection. use after obtaining a valid api token to confirm connectivity.

ActionInstant

Direct Message Received

Triggered when a new direct message (DM) is sent to a user in Slack. Catches all DMs across all DM channels.

TriggerInstant

Message Reaction Added

Triggered when a reaction is added to a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.

TriggerInstant

Message Reaction Removed

Triggered when a reaction is removed from a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.

TriggerInstant

Reaction Added Trigger

DEPRECATED: use `SLACK_MESSAGE_REACTION_ADDED` instead. Triggered when a reaction is added to a message in Slack.

TriggerInstant

Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.

Slackbot and Cincopa, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.

When this happens · Trigger

Do this · Action

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