Send SMS after a Slack approval reaction
Let one clear reaction move an approved update to SMS without another handoff.
Trigger
Message Reaction Added
Triggered when a reaction is added to a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.
Action
Send SMS Messages
Tool to send one or more SMS messages via ClickSend. Use when you need to send SMS messages to recipients. Supports up to 1000 messages per API call and provides detailed status for each message.
Why this helps
Approved messages still wait when someone must manually copy them into a texting tool.
- Turn approvals into immediate action
- Avoid copy and paste work
- Create a visible approval trail in Slack
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Slackbot and ClickSend in the Notis portal.
- 2Create the automation and describe what approved messages should be sent by SMS.
- 3Pick Message Reaction Added as the trigger.
- 4Choose where Notis should post run reports.
- 5Test with one approved Slack message and reaction.
Questions about this workflow
Which reaction should approve the SMS?
Specify the emoji name in your instruction, such as white_check_mark or phone.
Can Notis summarize the approved message?
Yes. Ask it to shorten the message while preserving the action and deadline.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
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