Overwrite a Cloudflare DNS record from a Slack DM
Send one precise DM when a DNS target changes and let Notis update the complete record.
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
Overwrite DNS Record
Tool to completely overwrite a DNS record. Use when you need to replace all record details after confirming record type and name.
Why this helps
Record changes are easy to postpone when the request, context, and infrastructure console are in different places.
- Keep sensitive change requests in a DM
- Replace all record details consistently
- Receive confirmation after the update
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Slackbot and Cloudflare api key once in Notis.
- 2Create an automation named Replace DNS record from DM.
- 3Describe that Notis should confirm the zone, record name, type, and new content before overwriting.
- 4Pick Direct Message Received as the trigger and choose where reports go.
- 5Test with one controlled record update.
Questions about this workflow
Does overwrite replace the full record?
Yes. The action replaces the complete DNS record after the required details are confirmed.
Can I use this for a rollback?
Yes, provide the prior record values in the DM and ask Notis to restore them.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Slackbot to Cloudflare api key. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Slackbot triggers
Cloudflare api key actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
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Reaction Added Trigger
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Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
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