Create a private topic reading list
Get a manageable reading queue without searching across multiple sites.
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
List Users
Tool to list users in a Google Workspace domain. Note: - When the provided base_url points to Currents News API (api.currentsapi.services), this action will gracefully fall back to listing latest news articles to ensure a valid response, since the Currents News API does not expose a users endpoint. - When the base_url points to Google Admin Directory API, it will list users from the domain/customer specified.
Why this helps
A request for background reading can expand into hours of unstructured browsing.
- Limit research sprawl
- Return a focused reading queue
- Keep private requests private
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Slackbot and Currents api once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation named DM topic reading list.
- 3Describe the outcome in one instruction, including the topic, desired article count, and triage format.
- 4Pick Direct Message Received as the trigger and choose the report destination.
- 5Test with one real DM requesting topic reading.
Questions about this workflow
Can it return only a few articles?
Yes. Specify the preferred count and selection criteria in the instruction.
Can I request a category?
Yes. Include the category or topic in the DM or automation instruction.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Slackbot to Currents api. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Slackbot triggers
Currents api actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
List Latest News
Tool to retrieve the latest news articles from Currents News API. Use when you need a real-time feed of recent articles.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Activities Watch
Tool to start a notification channel to watch activities for a specified user and application. Use when needing to receive push notifications for user activity; call after OAuth credentials and webhook endpoint are set up.
New Channel Created Trigger
Triggered when a new channel is created in Slack.
Get Entity Usage Reports
Tool to retrieve usage statistics for a specific Google Workspace entity. Use when you need to analyze entity usage on a particular date.
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 Users
Tool to list users in a Google Workspace domain. Note: - When the provided base_url points to Currents News API (api.currentsapi.services), this action will gracefully fall back to listing latest news articles to ensure a valid response, since the Currents News API does not expose a users endpoint. - When the base_url points to Google Admin Directory API, it will list users from the domain/customer specified.
Direct Message Received
Triggered when a new direct message (DM) is sent to a user in Slack. Catches all DMs across all DM channels.
Get User Usage Report
Tool to retrieve the usage report for a specified user on a given date. Use after confirming the userKey and date. Use when detailed usage metrics are needed for auditing or monitoring.
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 Currents api, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
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