Trigger a Dictionary API lookup from a webhook
Connect any approved internal flow to a reliable lexical lookup without building a custom integration.
Trigger
Webhook received
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
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
Small internal tools often need definitions but do not justify a separate dictionary service implementation.
- Reuse one lookup flow across tools
- Avoid custom dictionary code
- Return structured lexical information on demand
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Dictionary api in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation named Webhook Word Definition.
- 3Tell Notis to read the supplied word from the webhook request and retrieve its complete Dictionary API data.
- 4Choose a Notis webhook as the trigger.
- 5Choose where run reports go, then test by sending one real word.
Questions about this workflow
What must the webhook request contain?
It must supply the word that Notis should look up.
Can another system call this flow?
Yes, any system that can send the configured Notis webhook request can start it.
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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