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Generate Craftmypdf PDFs from approval reactions

One approval reaction can move a document into production.

Trigger

Message Reaction Added

Triggered when a reaction is added to a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.

Action

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.

Why this helps

Approved work still waits when someone has to notice the reaction and start PDF generation manually.

  • Turn approvals into immediate action
  • Reduce manual monitoring
  • Keep approval context attached to the request

Setup

Build it in a few focused steps.

  • 1Connect Slackbot and Craftmypdf once in Notis.
  • 2Create an automation for approved PDF generation.
  • 3Tell Notis to read the reacted message, confirm the approval signal, and queue Craftmypdf generation.
  • 4Pick Message Reaction Added as the trigger.
  • 5Choose a report channel and test with one approved message.

Questions about this workflow

Which reaction should trigger it?

Specify the emoji name in the automation instruction and use the matching Slack reaction filter.

What if the message lacks document details?

Notis can report the missing information instead of submitting an incomplete job.

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.

TriggerScheduled

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.

ActionInstant

Webhook trigger

Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.

TriggerInstant

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.

ActionInstant

New Channel Created Trigger

Triggered when a new channel is created in Slack.

TriggerInstant

List PDF Templates

Tool to retrieve a paginated list of PDF templates. Use when you need to browse available templates before generating a PDF.

ActionInstant

Channel Message Received

Triggered when a message is posted in a Slack channel (public, private, or multi-party IM). Does NOT match direct messages.

TriggerInstant

Direct Message Received

Triggered when a new direct message (DM) is sent to a user in Slack. Catches all DMs across all DM channels.

TriggerInstant

Message Reaction Added

Triggered when a reaction is added to a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.

TriggerInstant

Message Reaction Removed

Triggered when a reaction is removed from a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.

TriggerInstant

Reaction Added Trigger

DEPRECATED: use `SLACK_MESSAGE_REACTION_ADDED` instead. Triggered when a reaction is added to a message in Slack.

TriggerInstant

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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