Update Clientary tasks from Slack reactions
Let a simple reaction signal that work is complete or ready.
Trigger
Message Reaction Added
Triggered when a reaction is added to a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.
Action
Update Task
Tool to update an existing task in Clientary with partial or complete field modifications. Use when you need to modify task details such as title, description, completion status, assignee, or due date. All fields except ID are optional.
Why this helps
Task status stays stale because updates require another app switch.
- Reduce status update overhead
- Keep task progress visible
- Create a shared completion signal
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Slackbot and Clientary once in Notis.
- 2Create an automation named Reaction driven task update.
- 3Tell Notis to update the related Clientary task when the agreed reaction is added.
- 4Pick Message Reaction Added as the trigger.
- 5Choose a report channel and test with one linked message.
Questions about this workflow
How does Notis identify the task?
Include the Clientary task identifier or clear task context in the Slack message.
Can different reactions mean different statuses?
Yes. Describe the reaction meanings in the automation instruction.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Slackbot to Clientary. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Slackbot triggers
Clientary actions
Recurring trigger
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New Channel Created Trigger
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Channel Message Received
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Reaction Added Trigger
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Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Slackbot and Clientary, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
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