Find Contentful entries from a Slack DM
Ask in a DM and get the relevant structured content without opening another tool.
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
GraphQL Content API Query
Tool to execute a GraphQL query against a specified space and environment. Use when fetching Contentful content via GraphQL after obtaining or providing a valid token.
Why this helps
Private requests get lost when lookup work depends on memory and manual searching.
- Keep sensitive requests in the right Slack context
- Return focused entry summaries quickly
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Slackbot and Contentful graphql once in Notis.
- 2Create an automation named Slack DM Entry Lookup.
- 3Describe that each DM should be interpreted as a Contentful search request and returned with matching entry fields.
- 4Pick Direct Message Received as the trigger, select the report channel, and test with one real DM.
Questions about this workflow
Does this include channel messages?
No. This workflow uses the Direct Message Received event and handles DMs across DM channels.
Can the response include selected fields?
Yes. State the fields and content type you want Notis to request in the GraphQL query.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Slackbot to Contentful graphql. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Slackbot triggers
Contentful graphql actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Get CMA Token
Tool to retrieve a Contentful Management API (CMA) access token. Use when making CMA calls to ensure valid authorization.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
GraphQL Content API Persisted Query
Tool to execute a persisted GraphQL query via its SHA256 hash. Use after registering a query hash to run cached queries by hash. On first call include full query text; thereafter invoke with only hash and variables.
New Channel Created Trigger
Triggered when a new channel is created in Slack.
GraphQL Content API Query
Tool to execute a GraphQL query against a specified space and environment. Use when fetching Contentful content via GraphQL after obtaining or providing a valid token.
Channel Message Received
Triggered when a message is posted in a Slack channel (public, private, or multi-party IM). Does NOT match direct messages.
Direct Message Received
Triggered when a new direct message (DM) is sent to a user in Slack. Catches all DMs across all DM channels.
Message Reaction Added
Triggered when a reaction is added to a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.
Message Reaction Removed
Triggered when a reaction is removed from a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.
Reaction Added Trigger
DEPRECATED: use `SLACK_MESSAGE_REACTION_ADDED` instead. Triggered when a reaction is added to a message in Slack.
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Slackbot and Contentful graphql, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
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