Publish an approved spec as a PDF
Move from approval to a shareable spec in one step.
Trigger
Message Reaction Added
Triggered when a reaction is added to a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.
Action
Convert URL to PDF
Tool to convert a url to pdf with full parameter support. use when you need advanced control over paper size, margins, headers/footers, or webhook callbacks.
Why this helps
Approved specs still need manual cleanup before they can guide execution.
- Shorten approval to publication time
- Keep the approved wording intact
- Give implementers a clear reference
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Slackbot and Cloudlayer once in Notis.
- 2Create an automation named Reaction approved spec PDF.
- 3Tell Notis to use the reacted message and thread to create a specification PDF with scope, requirements, exclusions, and acceptance notes.
- 4Pick Message Reaction Added as the trigger.
- 5Choose a report channel, then test with one approved spec.
Questions about this workflow
Can approval use a custom emoji?
Yes. Specify the emoji name and use the reaction trigger filter.
Will it invent missing requirements?
Tell Notis to mark missing information as open questions instead of guessing.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Slackbot to Cloudlayer. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Slackbot triggers
Cloudlayer actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Add Storage
Tool to add a new user storage configuration. use when you need to attach an external bucket or container for file storage.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Get Asset
Tool to retrieve a specific asset by its id. use when you need to fetch metadata or download url of an existing asset after its generation.
New Channel Created Trigger
Triggered when a new channel is created in Slack.
Get API Status
Tool to test api reachability. use when checking if the cloudlayer api is available.
Channel Message Received
Triggered when a message is posted in a Slack channel (public, private, or multi-party IM). Does NOT match direct messages.
HTML to Image
Tool to convert base64-encoded html to an image. use when you need to render raw html or a url into png, jpeg, or webp after content load.
Direct Message Received
Triggered when a new direct message (DM) is sent to a user in Slack. Catches all DMs across all DM channels.
Convert HTML to PDF
Tool to convert html or a public url into a pdf document. use when you need programmatic pdf generation from html content.
Message Reaction Added
Triggered when a reaction is added to a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.
List Assets
Tool to list the ten most recent assets. use when you need to retrieve your latest cloudlayer assets.
Message Reaction Removed
Triggered when a reaction is removed from a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.
List Storage Configurations
Tool to retrieve a list of all storage configurations. use after authenticating to cloudlayer to view your account's storage settings.
Reaction Added Trigger
DEPRECATED: use `SLACK_MESSAGE_REACTION_ADDED` instead. Triggered when a reaction is added to a message in Slack.
Convert URL to Image
Tool to convert a webpage url to an image. use when dynamic screenshot parameters are needed.
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Slackbot and Cloudlayer, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
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