Reopen Clientary tasks when a reaction is removed
Keep reversals visible when work needs another pass.
Trigger
Message Reaction Removed
Triggered when a reaction is removed from 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
Removing a Slack reaction does not update the underlying task.
- Make reversals explicit
- Prevent hidden unfinished work
- Keep Slack and Clientary aligned
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Slackbot and Clientary once in Notis.
- 2Create an automation named Reaction removal reopen.
- 3Tell Notis to reopen the related Clientary task when the specified reaction is removed.
- 4Pick Message Reaction Removed as the trigger.
- 5Choose where run reports go and test with one real reversal.
Questions about this workflow
What if the message has no task reference?
Notis can report the event without changing Clientary when it cannot identify a task.
Can this target only approval reactions?
Yes. State the reaction name and matching context in your instruction.
When this happens · Trigger
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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
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
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Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Create Contact
Tool to create a new contact within a specified client. Use when you need to add a contact to a client account with name and email as required fields.
New Channel Created Trigger
Triggered when a new channel is created in Slack.
Create Expense
Tool to create a new expense record in Clientary to track expenditures within your account. Use when you need to record expenses, optionally assigning them to specific clients or projects. Requires an amount field.
Channel Message Received
Triggered when a message is posted in a Slack channel (public, private, or multi-party IM). Does NOT match direct messages.
Create Lead
Tool to create a new lead record in Clientary. Use when you need to add a new lead to the system with company details and contact information.
Direct Message Received
Triggered when a new direct message (DM) is sent to a user in Slack. Catches all DMs across all DM channels.
Create Project
Tool to create a new project in Clientary with name and rate. Use when you need to set up a new project for tracking time, expenses, or managing client work.
Message Reaction Added
Triggered when a reaction is added to a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.
Create Task
Tool to create a new task in Clientary. Use when you need to create a task with a title, optionally associating it with a project and assignee.
Message Reaction Removed
Triggered when a reaction is removed from a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.
Delete Client
Tool to remove a client and all associated projects, invoices, estimates, and contacts. Use when you need to permanently delete a client from Clientary. WARNING: Deletions are permanent and not reversible.
Reaction Added Trigger
DEPRECATED: use `SLACK_MESSAGE_REACTION_ADDED` instead. Triggered when a reaction is added to a message in Slack.
Delete Lead
Tool to permanently delete a lead and all associated Estimates and Contacts. Use when you need to remove a lead that is no longer needed. Warning: This action is irreversible.
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Slackbot and Clientary, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
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