Get instant word explanations in Slack DMs
Clarify a term in a private conversation before it slows down a decision.
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 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
A quick question about terminology can create a long detour through browser searches and copied links.
- Keep private conversations focused
- Return phonetics and origins alongside definitions
- Help collaborators understand terms immediately
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Slackbot and Dictionary api once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation named DM Word Explainer.
- 3Tell Notis to identify the word needing clarification in each direct message and retrieve its Dictionary API data.
- 4Pick Direct Message Received as the trigger.
- 5Choose where run reports go, then test with one real DM.
Questions about this workflow
Does this trigger include group DMs?
The Direct Message Received event catches all DMs across Slack DM channels.
Can the explanation be concise?
Yes. Ask Notis to return only the most relevant definition, phonetics, and origin.
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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