Orient new channels with a codebase answer
Every new technical channel can begin with a shared answer about how its repository works.
Trigger
New Channel Created Trigger
Triggered when a new channel is created in Slack.
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
New channels often repeat the same repository orientation questions before work can begin.
- Reduce kickoff repetition
- Give teams shared technical context
- Speed up project start
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Slackbot and Devin MCP once in Notis.
- 2Create an automation for new channel codebase orientation.
- 3Describe the outcome: ask Devin the configured orientation question about the channel's repository and summarize the answer.
- 4Pick New Channel Created Trigger as the trigger and choose a report channel.
- 5Test by creating a temporary channel.
Questions about this workflow
Where does the repository name come from?
Include the repository in the automation instruction or provide it through your channel naming convention.
Can the orientation question differ by project?
Create separate automations when projects need different repository questions.
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.
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Slackbot and Devin MCP, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
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