Back up important Slack DM files
Keep critical attachments safe even when they arrive in a private conversation.
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
Uploads a file to a specified path in the user's dropbox, with options for handling existing files.
Why this helps
Files sent by DM are easy to overlook and hard to retrieve later.
- Protect one to one file exchanges
- Create a reliable private backup
- Avoid searching across old DMs
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Slackbot and Dropbox once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create the automation and describe which DM attachments to preserve.
- 3Pick Direct Message Received as the trigger.
- 4Choose a secure report channel for run updates.
- 5Test with one real DM containing an attachment.
Questions about this workflow
Does this include every DM?
It can process all accessible direct messages unless your instruction narrows the scope.
Can the backup folder be private?
Yes, use a private Dropbox path and confirm the connected account has access.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Slackbot to Dropbox. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Slackbot triggers
Dropbox actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Create file request
Tool to create a new file request in dropbox. use when you need to request files from others by generating a unique link for uploads to a specified dropbox folder, optionally with a deadline.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Create folder
Tool to create a new folder at a specified path in dropbox. use when you need to organize files by creating a new directory. requires the 'files.content.write' scope.
New Channel Created Trigger
Triggered when a new channel is created in Slack.
Create paper document
Creates a new dropbox paper document at the specified path using html or markdown content.
Channel Message Received
Triggered when a message is posted in a Slack channel (public, private, or multi-party IM). Does NOT match direct messages.
Delete file or folder
Permanently deletes the file or folder at the specified path in dropbox. use when you need to remove a specific file or folder. requires the `files.content.write` scope.
Direct Message Received
Triggered when a new direct message (DM) is sent to a user in Slack. Catches all DMs across all DM channels.
Get about me
Tool to get information about the current user's dropbox account. use when you need to retrieve account details like email, name, or account type.
Message Reaction Added
Triggered when a reaction is added to a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.
List files in folder
Tool to list files and folders in a specified dropbox directory. use when you need to see the contents of a folder, including subfolders if recursive is true.
Message Reaction Removed
Triggered when a reaction is removed from a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.
List folder contents
Retrieves a list of folders, files, and deleted entries from a specified dropbox path.
Reaction Added Trigger
DEPRECATED: use `SLACK_MESSAGE_REACTION_ADDED` instead. Triggered when a reaction is added to a message in Slack.
Move file or folder
Move file or folder
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Slackbot and Dropbox, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
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