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Handle removed Slack approvals before folder creation

Keep organization decisions current when a reaction no longer represents approval.

Trigger

Message Reaction Removed

Triggered when a reaction is removed from a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.

Action

Create Docupilot Folder

Tool to create a new folder. use when organizing documents into custom workspace folders after confirming workspace context.

Why this helps

A removed reaction can leave an outdated assumption that a folder should still be created.

  • Prevents stale approvals from driving actions
  • Creates a review trail in the report channel
  • Keeps folder creation aligned with current intent

Setup

Build it in a few focused steps.

  • 1Connect Slackbot and Docupilot once in Notis
  • 2Create an automation describing how to handle removed approvals
  • 3Pick Message Reaction Removed as the trigger
  • 4Choose where run reports should go
  • 5Test by removing one reaction from a real request

Questions about this workflow

Will it delete a folder?

No. The allowed Docupilot actions do not delete folders; the workflow can report for review.

Can it create a replacement folder?

Only when your instruction and the event context clearly authorize a new folder.

When this happens · Trigger

Do this · Action

Supported Triggers and Actions

Notis builds workflows that link Slackbot to Docupilot. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.

Slackbot triggers

Docupilot actions

Recurring trigger

Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.

TriggerScheduled

Create Docupilot Folder

Tool to create a new folder. use when organizing documents into custom workspace folders after confirming workspace context.

ActionInstant

Webhook trigger

Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.

TriggerInstant

Create Docupilot Folder

Tool to create a new folder. use when organizing documents into custom workspace folders after confirming workspace context.

ActionInstant

New Channel Created Trigger

Triggered when a new channel is created in Slack.

TriggerInstant

List all folders

Tool to list all folders. use after authentication to fetch available workspace folders.

ActionInstant

Channel Message Received

Triggered when a message is posted in a Slack channel (public, private, or multi-party IM). Does NOT match direct messages.

TriggerInstant

Get Authenticated User

Tool to retrieve information about the authenticated user. use after authentication to confirm identity and fetch user account details.

ActionInstant

Direct Message Received

Triggered when a new direct message (DM) is sent to a user in Slack. Catches all DMs across all DM channels.

TriggerInstant

Message Reaction Added

Triggered when a reaction is added to a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.

TriggerInstant

Message Reaction Removed

Triggered when a reaction is removed from a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.

TriggerInstant

Reaction Added Trigger

DEPRECATED: use `SLACK_MESSAGE_REACTION_ADDED` instead. Triggered when a reaction is added to a message in Slack.

TriggerInstant

Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.

Slackbot and Docupilot, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.

When this happens · Trigger

Do this · Action

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