Edit Crowdin file details from Slack
Keep Crowdin file metadata aligned with release decisions made in Slack.
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
Edit File
Tool to update file details in a project. use after confirming valid project and file ids.
Why this helps
Small metadata fixes get delayed because they require a separate manual update.
- Apply approved metadata changes quickly
- Reduce manual update queues
- Keep file context tied to the request
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Slackbot and Crowdin once in Notis.
- 2Create an automation for approved file detail updates.
- 3Tell Notis to validate the file context, apply the requested edit, and report the changed details.
- 4Pick Channel Message Received as the trigger and choose a report channel.
- 5Test it with one real metadata request.
Questions about this workflow
Can it update any file field?
Describe the requested change and let Notis use the supported Crowdin file edit fields.
What if the file id is unknown?
Tell Notis to stop and report the missing identifier.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Slackbot to Crowdin. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Slackbot triggers
Crowdin actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Add Branch
Tool to create a new branch in a crowdin project. use when you need to isolate translations for a new feature or release.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Add File
Tool to add a new file to a crowdin project. use after uploading the file to storage to place it under the specified project, branch, or directory.
New Channel Created Trigger
Triggered when a new channel is created in Slack.
Add Label
Tool to create a new label in a crowdin project. use when you need to tag resources with a custom identifier, such as 'sprint-5'.
Channel Message Received
Triggered when a message is posted in a Slack channel (public, private, or multi-party IM). Does NOT match direct messages.
Create Crowdin Project
Tool to create a new project in crowdin. use before uploading source files to initialize translation workflows.
Direct Message Received
Triggered when a new direct message (DM) is sent to a user in Slack. Catches all DMs across all DM channels.
Add Webhook
Tool to create a new webhook in a crowdin project. use after confirming the project id and desired event triggers.
Message Reaction Added
Triggered when a reaction is added to a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.
Assign Label to Strings
Tool to assign the specified label to provided string ids in a project. use after creating the label or verifying string ids to categorize content.
Message Reaction Removed
Triggered when a reaction is removed from a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.
Delete Branch
Tool to delete a specific branch from a crowdin project. use when you need to remove an obsolete branch after it's fully merged.
Reaction Added Trigger
DEPRECATED: use `SLACK_MESSAGE_REACTION_ADDED` instead. Triggered when a reaction is added to a message in Slack.
Delete Label
Tool to delete the label identified by the specified label id in a project. use when you need to remove outdated or incorrect labels. ensure no resources reference the label before deletion.
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Slackbot and Crowdin, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
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