Create Craftmypdf editor links from Slack
Turn a clear editing request into a usable editor link.
Trigger
Channel Message Received
Triggered when a message is posted in a Slack channel (public, private, or multi-party IM). Does NOT match direct messages.
Action
Create Editor Session
Tool to create an embeddable editor session URL for a template. Use when you need to embed the PDF editor for a specific template.
Why this helps
People ask for document edits in Slack but still have to open another system and find the right template.
- Remove manual editor setup
- Respond quickly to document requests
- Keep the link tied to the original discussion
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Slackbot and Craftmypdf once in Notis.
- 2Create an automation for editor link requests.
- 3Tell Notis to create a Craftmypdf editor session for the template named in the message and report the URL.
- 4Pick Channel Message Received as the trigger.
- 5Choose a report channel and test with one request.
Questions about this workflow
What if the message does not name a template?
Tell Notis to ask for clarification or use a specified default template.
Is the session embeddable?
Yes, the action creates an embeddable Craftmypdf editor session URL.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Slackbot to Craftmypdf. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Slackbot triggers
Craftmypdf actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Create Editor Session
Tool to create an embeddable editor session URL for a template. Use when you need to embed the PDF editor for a specific template.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Create PDF Asynchronously
Tool to queue asynchronous PDF generation via webhook. Use when you need to generate a PDF in the background and receive the result via a webhook.
New Channel Created Trigger
Triggered when a new channel is created in Slack.
List PDF Templates
Tool to retrieve a paginated list of PDF templates. Use when you need to browse available templates before generating a PDF.
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.
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Slackbot and Craftmypdf, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
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