Retrieve Convertapi files from Slack DMs
Recover a temporary source file without searching through another dashboard.
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
Download Uploaded File
Tool to download a previously uploaded file by its fileid. use when you need to retrieve the original file data stored temporarily on the server (expires after 3 hours). example prompt: "download uploaded file with id 25811safe8e61dd3f51ef00ee5f58b92"
Why this helps
Temporary file ids are easy to lose, especially when a conversion needs a quick retry.
- Makes retries faster
- Keeps retrieval requests in context
- Surfaces download details promptly
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Slackbot and Convertapi once in Notis.
- 2Create an automation named DM Retrieve Staged File.
- 3Tell Notis to find the Convertapi file id in the DM, download the uploaded file, and report the result.
- 4Pick Direct Message Received as the trigger and choose where reports go.
- 5Test with one real file id before it expires.
Questions about this workflow
Will it work after the temporary file expires?
No. Convertapi must still have the file available when the request runs.
Can it download the original file?
Yes. This action retrieves a previously uploaded file by its file id.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Slackbot to Convertapi. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Slackbot triggers
Convertapi actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Async Convert
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Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Delete Async Job
Tool to delete a previously created asynchronous conversion job. use when the job is no longer required to free server resources.
New Channel Created Trigger
Triggered when a new channel is created in Slack.
Delete Uploaded File
Tool to delete a previously uploaded file. use when the file is no longer needed and should be removed from temporary storage.
Channel Message Received
Triggered when a message is posted in a Slack channel (public, private, or multi-party IM). Does NOT match direct messages.
Get Supported Input Formats For Output
Tool to list all input formats that can convert to a specified output format. use after deciding the target output format.
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 PDF to DOCX
Tool to convert pdf files to docx format. use when you need editable word documents from pdfs. provide pdf content or url and receive docx file metadata and download links.
Message Reaction Added
Triggered when a reaction is added to a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.
Convert PDF to JPG and Store
Tool to convert a pdf to jpg and store the result on the server. use when individual jpg pages are needed for further workflow steps.
Message Reaction Removed
Triggered when a reaction is removed from a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.
Upload File From URL
Tool to upload a file directly from a remote url. use when you need to import files hosted on a remote server without downloading locally.
Reaction Added Trigger
DEPRECATED: use `SLACK_MESSAGE_REACTION_ADDED` instead. Triggered when a reaction is added to a message in Slack.
Upload File (Multipart)
Tool to upload a file via multipart/form-data. use when you need to store a file on convertapi's servers (up to 3 hours) and obtain a fileid for subsequent conversions.
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Slackbot and Convertapi, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
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