Create webpage previews from links in Slack DMs
See what a sender shared without juggling tabs and conversations.
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
Capture webpage screenshot
Tool to capture a screenshot of a webpage. Use when you need a visual snapshot of a URL.
Why this helps
Valuable links in private messages are easy to postpone or forget.
- Keeps private recommendations visible
- Reduces tab switching
- Adds visual context to inbound links
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Slackbot and Customjs once.
- 2Create an automation named DM Link Preview.
- 3Tell Notis to find a webpage URL in each DM, capture a screenshot, and summarize why it may matter.
- 4Choose Direct Message Received as the trigger and set the report destination.
- 5Send a test DM containing a URL.
Questions about this workflow
Can it handle multiple URLs?
Ask Notis to capture each usable URL or select the most relevant one and explain the choice.
Where does the preview go?
It is delivered through the report channel you choose during setup.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
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Slackbot triggers
Customjs actions
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Reaction Added Trigger
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Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Slackbot and Customjs, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
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