Update a Cloudflare ruleset from a Slack DM
Handle focused policy changes privately, with Notis checking the requested scope before updating Cloudflare.
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
Update Ruleset
Tool to update a Cloudflare ruleset, creating a new version. Use when you need to modify ruleset description or rules list.
Why this helps
Small policy changes consume disproportionate time when they require a full context switch.
- Handle precise changes privately
- Summarize what changed
- Avoid repeated console navigation
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Slackbot and Cloudflare api key once in Notis.
- 2Create an automation named Update ruleset from DM.
- 3Describe the required confirmation for the ruleset ID, scope, and requested rule changes.
- 4Pick Direct Message Received as the trigger and choose the report destination.
- 5Test with a nonproduction ruleset.
Questions about this workflow
Can the instruction update only the description?
Yes, ask Notis to change one supported property while preserving the existing rules.
Will Notis report the resulting version?
It can include the update result in the run report.
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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Webhook trigger
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New Channel Created Trigger
Triggered when a new channel is created in Slack.
Create Rule in Ruleset
Tool to add a rule to an existing ruleset. Use when you need to append or insert a new rule in a Cloudflare ruleset.
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 Ruleset
Tool to create an account- or zone-scoped ruleset. Use after defining your ruleset details and selecting the correct scope.
Direct Message Received
Triggered when a new direct message (DM) is sent to a user in Slack. Catches all DMs across all DM channels.
Delete DNS Record
Tool to delete a DNS record. Use when you need to remove a specific DNS record from a zone after confirming both zone and record IDs.
Message Reaction Added
Triggered when a reaction is added to a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.
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Message Reaction Removed
Triggered when a reaction is removed from a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.
Delete Rule from Ruleset
Tool to delete a specific rule from a ruleset. Use when you need to remove an outdated or incorrect rule from an account or zone ruleset after confirming IDs.
Reaction Added Trigger
DEPRECATED: use `SLACK_MESSAGE_REACTION_ADDED` instead. Triggered when a reaction is added to a message in Slack.
Delete Ruleset
Tool to delete all versions of a ruleset. Use when you need to remove a ruleset from an account or zone after confirming no references exist.
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Slackbot and Cloudflare api key, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
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