Release a held signature request from a Slack reaction
Use one clear reaction to move an approved document into signing.
Trigger
Message Reaction Added
Triggered when a reaction is added to a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.
Action
Release Signature Request Hold
Release a held signature request to send it to signers. Use this when a signature request was created from an unclaimed draft with hold_request=true and has been claimed but not yet sent. After releasing, the request will be sent to all designated signers.
Why this helps
Teams approve documents in Slack but still need someone to remember the final release step.
- Create a simple final approval signal
- Avoid premature sends
- Reduce manual release tasks
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Slackbot and Dropbox Sign once in Notis.
- 2Create an automation describing the reaction and held request release rule.
- 3Pick Message Reaction Added as the trigger.
- 4Choose where reports go, then test with one real approval reaction.
Questions about this workflow
Can I use a specific emoji?
Yes. Include the intended emoji and context in the automation instruction.
What happens if the request is not held?
Notis can report that the request is not eligible for release.
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.
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Webhook trigger
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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.
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