Give every new channel a terminology head start
Launch new spaces with shared definitions for the words your team expects to use.
Trigger
New Channel Created Trigger
Triggered when a new channel is created in Slack.
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
New channels often begin with assumptions and shorthand that newcomers cannot decode.
- Speed up channel onboarding
- Make team shorthand explicit
- Create a repeatable vocabulary ritual
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Slackbot and Dictionary api once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation named New Channel Glossary Starter.
- 3Tell Notis to review the new channel details and any supplied topic terms, then retrieve Dictionary API definitions for the most important words.
- 4Pick New Channel Created as the trigger.
- 5Choose a report destination, then test by creating one real channel with a clear topic.
Questions about this workflow
What if the new channel has no terms yet?
Ask Notis to report that no glossary candidates were supplied instead of inventing words.
Can I limit the glossary size?
Yes. Include a maximum number of terms in the automation instruction.
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.
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