Get codebase answers from Slack bug reports
Post a bug report in Slack and receive a Devin-backed explanation without leaving the conversation.
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
Ask question
Ask any question about a GitHub repository and get an AI-powered, context-grounded response. Args: repoName: GitHub repository or list of repositories (max 10) in owner/repo format question: The question to ask about the repository
Why this helps
Bug reports get buried in busy channels and require repeated context switching into repositories.
- Reduce manual repository searches
- Keep triage in the Slack conversation
- Get answers grounded in selected repositories
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Slackbot and Devin MCP once in Notis.
- 2Create an automation and name the Slack bug investigation outcome.
- 3Tell Notis to ask Devin about each new channel bug report and return likely causes, relevant areas, and next checks.
- 4Pick Channel Message Received as the trigger and choose a report channel.
- 5Test with one real bug report.
Questions about this workflow
Can Devin inspect more than one repository?
Yes. Tell Notis to include up to ten repositories in the Devin question.
Does this cover Slack direct messages?
No. This workflow uses channel messages; use a direct message trigger for DMs.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Slackbot to Devin MCP. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Slackbot triggers
Devin MCP actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Ask question
Ask any question about a GitHub repository and get an AI-powered, context-grounded response. Args: repoName: GitHub repository or list of repositories (max 10) in owner/repo format question: The question to ask about the repository
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
List available repos
List all repositories available to query with your Devin account. Only available in private mode (via devin.ai endpoints).
New Channel Created Trigger
Triggered when a new channel is created in Slack.
Read wiki contents
View documentation about a GitHub repository. Args: repoName: GitHub repository in owner/repo format (e.g. "facebook/react")
Channel Message Received
Triggered when a message is posted in a Slack channel (public, private, or multi-party IM). Does NOT match direct messages.
Read wiki structure
Get a list of documentation topics for a GitHub repository. Args: repoName: GitHub repository in owner/repo format (e.g. "facebook/react")
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.
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Slackbot and Devin MCP, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
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