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Upload a requested file to Dromo from a Slack DM

Keep one off import requests out of busy channels. Notis can handle the file handoff and confirm directly to the requester.

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

Upload File To Headless Import

Tool to upload a file to a headless import. use after obtaining a signed upload url from dromo. performs an http put of raw bytes to the provided signed url.

Why this helps

Small import requests create long private back and forth and are easy to forget.

  • Keeps sensitive requests private
  • Removes repetitive handoff work
  • Provides a direct confirmation

Setup

Build it in a few focused steps.

  • 1Connect Slackbot and Dromo once in Notis.
  • 2Create an automation named Private file import request.
  • 3Tell Notis to upload the attached file to the supplied Dromo signed upload URL and confirm the result in the same DM.
  • 4Pick Direct Message Received as the trigger.
  • 5Choose the DM as the report destination, then test with one real file request.

Questions about this workflow

Can the requester include notes about the file?

Yes. Include those notes in the DM and tell Notis to preserve them in the run report.

What if the signed URL is missing?

Tell Notis to ask for the signed URL before attempting the upload.

When this happens · Trigger

Do this · Action

Supported Triggers and Actions

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

Slackbot triggers

Dromo actions

Recurring trigger

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

TriggerScheduled

List Uploads

Tool to retrieve a list of all uploads stored by dromo for your organization. use when you need to paginate or filter uploads.

ActionInstant

Webhook trigger

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

TriggerInstant

Upload File To Headless Import

Tool to upload a file to a headless import. use after obtaining a signed upload url from dromo. performs an http put of raw bytes to the provided signed url.

ActionInstant

New Channel Created Trigger

Triggered when a new channel is created in Slack.

TriggerInstant

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

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 Dromo, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.

When this happens · Trigger

Do this · Action

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