Give every new Slack channel a link baseline
A new project channel can begin with the links your team is already using.
Trigger
New Channel Created Trigger
Triggered when a new channel is created in Slack.
Action
View Last Shortened URLs
This action retrieves a list of recently shortened urls from your cutt.ly account. it allows users to view their latest shortened links and their details. note: due to api limitations, this action may not return all historical urls. for complete history, please use the cutt.ly dashboard.
Why this helps
New channels often lack context, so teammates recreate links or ask the same questions again.
- Adds useful context at channel launch
- Reduces duplicate short links
- Improves project onboarding
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Slackbot and Cutt ly in Notis once.
- 2Create an automation that retrieves recent Cuttly URLs and posts a starter inventory when a channel opens.
- 3Pick New Channel Created as the trigger.
- 4Choose where run reports go.
- 5Test by creating a dedicated test channel.
Questions about this workflow
Does this create new links?
No. It only retrieves and summarizes recent links.
Will it work for private channels?
Use the Slack event permissions available to your connected Slackbot account.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Slackbot to Cutt ly. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Slackbot triggers
Cutt ly actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
View Last Shortened URLs
This action retrieves a list of recently shortened urls from your cutt.ly account. it allows users to view their latest shortened links and their details. note: due to api limitations, this action may not return all historical urls. for complete history, please use the cutt.ly dashboard.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
New Channel Created Trigger
Triggered when a new channel is created in Slack.
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 Cutt ly, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
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