Make bot updates easier to understand
Translate automation language into clear definitions before it becomes another source of confusion.
Trigger
New Bot Message Received Trigger
DEPRECATED: use `SLACK_CHANNEL_MESSAGE_RECEIVED` with `is_bot_message=true` instead. Triggered when a new bot message is posted to a Slack channel.
Action
Get Word Definition V2
Tool to retrieve definitions, phonetics, origin, and meanings of a given word using freedictionaryapi v2. use when you need comprehensive lexical data for a specific word.
Why this helps
Bot updates can use technical or internal terms that require extra searching to interpret.
- Improve readability of automated updates
- Help nontechnical teammates follow system messages
- Keep explanations close to the alert
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Slackbot and Dictionary api once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation named Bot Message Vocabulary Check.
- 3Tell Notis to inspect each bot message, select unfamiliar terms, and retrieve their Dictionary API definitions.
- 4Pick New Bot Message Received as the trigger.
- 5Choose where run reports go, then test with one real bot update.
Questions about this workflow
Can it ignore routine bot messages?
Tell Notis to act only when the message contains a term that may block understanding.
Can it return multiple definitions?
Yes. Set a small maximum and ask for the most relevant terms.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Slackbot to Dictionary api. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Slackbot triggers
Dictionary api actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Get Word Definition V2
Tool to retrieve definitions, phonetics, origin, and meanings of a given word using freedictionaryapi v2. use when you need comprehensive lexical data for a specific word.
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 Dictionary api, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
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