Export Countdown requests as CSV
Get a spreadsheet-ready research export with one private Slack message.
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
Export Requests CSV
Tool to export all requests in a collection as CSV download links. Use when you need per-page CSV URLs for a given collection.
Why this helps
Preparing a quick spreadsheet handoff often means hunting through collection controls.
- Produce spreadsheet-ready files quickly
- Keep sensitive requests in a DM
- Reduce repetitive export steps
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Slackbot and Countdown api in Notis once.
- 2Create an automation named CSV export helper.
- 3Tell Notis to export the requested collection's requests as CSV and return each download link.
- 4Pick Direct Message Received as the trigger.
- 5Choose a report channel and test with one collection ID.
Questions about this workflow
Can one collection produce multiple CSV links?
Yes, the action can return per-page CSV download links.
Is the source message public?
The trigger is a Slack DM, so the request starts in a private conversation.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Slackbot to Countdown api. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Slackbot triggers
Countdown api actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Clear Collection Requests
Tool to clear all requests from a specified collection. Use when you need to remove all queued requests for an idle collection.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Create a new collection
Tool to create a new collection. Use when you need to batch and orchestrate multiple requests on a schedule.
New Channel Created Trigger
Triggered when a new channel is created in Slack.
Get Collection
Tool to retrieve details for a single collection by ID. Use when you need collection metadata and counts for a given collection ID.
Channel Message Received
Triggered when a message is posted in a Slack channel (public, private, or multi-party IM). Does NOT match direct messages.
List Collections
Tool to list all collections for the authenticated account. Use when you need to retrieve paginated collections with filtering, sorting, and timing constraints.
Direct Message Received
Triggered when a new direct message (DM) is sent to a user in Slack. Catches all DMs across all DM channels.
Start Collection
Tool to start processing a collection's queued requests. Use after creating or pausing a collection to initiate its queued requests.
Message Reaction Added
Triggered when a reaction is added to a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.
Update an existing collection
Tool to update an existing collection. Use when you need to modify collection settings before scheduling runs.
Message Reaction Removed
Triggered when a reaction is removed from a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.
eBay Autocomplete
Tool to fetch eBay autocomplete suggestions. Use when needing search-term-based suggestions from Countdown API.
Reaction Added Trigger
DEPRECATED: use `SLACK_MESSAGE_REACTION_ADDED` instead. Triggered when a reaction is added to a message in Slack.
Create Destination
Tool to create a destination. Use when you need to set up a new destination for results or notifications.
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Slackbot and Countdown api, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
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