Answer task status questions from Slack DMs
Respond with the task details people need without hunting through Dart.
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
Get Task
Tool to retrieve an existing task with full details including title, dartboard, status, and description. Use when you need to fetch complete information about a specific task.
Why this helps
Status questions in DMs interrupt focused work because someone must search Dart manually.
- Shorten status interruptions
- Use current task data
- Improve response speed
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Slackbot and Dart once in Notis.
- 2Create an automation named DM task status lookup.
- 3Tell Notis to retrieve the referenced Dart task and summarize only its current details in the report.
- 4Pick Direct Message Received as the trigger and choose a report channel.
- 5Test it with one DM containing a Dart task reference.
Questions about this workflow
What if the task reference is unclear?
Tell Notis to ask for clarification or report that it could not identify a unique task.
Does it edit the task?
No. It retrieves the task so the status can be summarized.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Slackbot to Dart. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Slackbot triggers
Dart actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Add Task Comment
Tool to create a new comment on a DART task. Use when you need to add feedback, notes, or discussion to a specific task. Supports markdown formatting and threaded replies via parentId.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Add Task Time Tracking
Tool to add a time tracking entry to a DART task. Use when you need to record time spent on a specific task. The finishedAt timestamp must be after startedAt.
New Channel Created Trigger
Triggered when a new channel is created in Slack.
Create Doc
Tool to create a new doc in Dart. Use when you need to record a new document that the user intends to write down. By default, the created doc will be in the Docs folder unless a specific folder is specified.
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 Task
Tool to create a new task in DART with title and optional metadata. Use when you need to add a task to a workspace.
Direct Message Received
Triggered when a new direct message (DM) is sent to a user in Slack. Catches all DMs across all DM channels.
Delete Doc
Tool to move an existing doc to the trash where it can be recovered if needed. Use when you need to delete a doc without permanently removing it.
Message Reaction Added
Triggered when a reaction is added to a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.
Delete Task
Tool to delete an existing task in Dart by moving it to trash. Use when a task needs to be removed but can be recovered later.
Message Reaction Removed
Triggered when a reaction is removed from a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.
Get User Space Configuration
Tool to retrieve workspace configuration including dartboards, folders, types, statuses, and more. Use when you need to understand available options in the workspace.
Reaction Added Trigger
DEPRECATED: use `SLACK_MESSAGE_REACTION_ADDED` instead. Triggered when a reaction is added to a message in Slack.
Get Doc
Tool to retrieve an existing doc with metadata and content. Use when you need to access a specific document's details including title, folder, and text content.
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Slackbot and Dart, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
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