Create campaign links from Slack DMs
Handle one to one campaign requests without losing the thread.
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
Upsert a Link
Tool to create or update a short link in Dub. Use when you need to create a new short link or update an existing one. If the link already exists (matching domain and key), it will be updated; otherwise, a new link will be created.
Why this helps
Important link requests in DMs are easy to forget or leave unresolved.
- Captures requests from any DM channel
- Creates a consistent campaign URL
- Makes completion visible in the original conversation
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Slackbot and Dub once in Notis.
- 2Create an automation named DM campaign link.
- 3Tell Notis to create or update a Dub campaign link using the DM context and reply with the URL.
- 4Pick Slack Direct Message Received as the trigger.
- 5Choose where run reports go and test with one real DM.
Questions about this workflow
Will it catch DMs from different people?
Yes. The direct message trigger catches new DMs across all DM channels.
Can I request a specific slug in the DM?
Yes. Include the desired key or slug in the request and tell Notis to use it.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Slackbot to Dub. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Slackbot triggers
Dub actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Bulk Delete Links
Tool to delete multiple short links in bulk from Dub. Use when you need to remove multiple links at once. Maximum of 100 link IDs per request. Non-existing IDs are silently ignored.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Bulk Update Links
Tool to update multiple short links in bulk. Use when you need to apply the same updates to multiple links at once by specifying link IDs or external IDs.
New Channel Created Trigger
Triggered when a new channel is created in Slack.
Create Domain
Tool to add a domain to a Dub workspace. Use when you need to create a new domain for shortening links. The domain must be verified before it can be used for link shortening.
Channel Message Received
Triggered when a message is posted in a Slack channel (public, private, or multi-party IM). Does NOT match direct messages.
Create Tag
Tool to create a new tag in Dub. Use when you need to organize links by creating custom tags. Tags help categorize and filter links for better organization.
Direct Message Received
Triggered when a new direct message (DM) is sent to a user in Slack. Catches all DMs across all DM channels.
Delete Domain
Tool to delete a domain from your Dub workspace. Use when you need to permanently remove a domain. The domain must exist and be owned by your workspace.
Message Reaction Added
Triggered when a reaction is added to a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.
Delete Tag
Tool to delete a tag from Dub. Use when you need to remove a tag that is no longer needed.
Message Reaction Removed
Triggered when a reaction is removed from a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.
Get Link Info
Tool to retrieve details of a specific short link from Dub. Use when you need to get comprehensive information about a link including its configuration, targeting settings, and performance metrics.
Reaction Added Trigger
DEPRECATED: use `SLACK_MESSAGE_REACTION_ADDED` instead. Triggered when a reaction is added to a message in Slack.
Get Links
Tool to retrieve a paginated list of links for the authenticated workspace. Use when you need to list links with optional filtering by domain, tags, folder, search terms, or user. Supports pagination and sorting for efficient retrieval of large link collections.
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Slackbot and Dub, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
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