Share a Dropbox Sign file link from Slack
Answer document requests without downloading and re-uploading files by hand.
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
Get Signature Request Files as File URL
Retrieves a copy of the current documents and returns a JSON object with a URL to the file (PDFs only). Use this action when you need a temporary download link for signature request documents instead of downloading the files directly. The returned URL will expire after a certain time period indicated by the expires_at field.
Why this helps
People ask for signed documents in DMs and wait while someone searches, downloads, and shares them.
- Speed up document handoffs
- Avoid unnecessary file handling
- Keep private requests private
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Slackbot and Dropbox Sign once in Notis.
- 2Create an automation that identifies document link requests and retrieves the matching file URL.
- 3Pick Direct Message Received as the trigger.
- 4Choose where reports go, then test with one real document request.
Questions about this workflow
How long does the file URL last?
Dropbox Sign returns a temporary URL with its own expiration period.
What if the files are not ready?
Notis can report the preparation status for follow-up.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Slackbot to Dropbox sign. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Slackbot triggers
Dropbox sign actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Invite User to Team
Tool to invite a user to your Team. Use when you need to add a member by email or account ID.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Add User to Template
Tool to grant a specified account access to a template. Use when you need to share a template with another user after confirming template and account identifiers.
New Channel Created Trigger
Triggered when a new channel is created in Slack.
Bulk create embedded signature request with template
Tool to create a BulkSendJob for embedded templated signature requests. Use when you need to send up to 250 embedded signature requests at once via one or more templates for iFrame signing.
Channel Message Received
Triggered when a message is posted in a Slack channel (public, private, or multi-party IM). Does NOT match direct messages.
Bulk send with template
Tool to create a BulkSendJob for templated signature requests. Use when you need to send up to 250 signature requests at once via one or more templates.
Direct Message Received
Triggered when a new direct message (DM) is sent to a user in Slack. Catches all DMs across all DM channels.
Cancel Signature Request
Cancels an incomplete signature request. Use when you need to cancel a pending signature request that has not been completed. The operation is asynchronous and not reversible - once canceled, the signature request cannot be restored.
Message Reaction Added
Triggered when a reaction is added to a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.
Create Dropbox Sign Account
Tool to create a new Dropbox Sign account associated with a specified email address. Use when you need to programmatically register new users in the Dropbox Sign platform.
Message Reaction Removed
Triggered when a reaction is removed from a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.
Create API App
Tool to create a new Dropbox Sign API App. Use when you need to register a new application for API integration. The app will have a client_id for authentication and can be configured with OAuth, callbacks, and white labeling.
Reaction Added Trigger
DEPRECATED: use `SLACK_MESSAGE_REACTION_ADDED` instead. Triggered when a reaction is added to a message in Slack.
Create Embedded Signature Request
Tool to create an embedded signature request for signing in an iFrame. Use when you need to initiate a signature request that will be signed within your application rather than via email links.
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Slackbot and Dropbox sign, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
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