Review Elasticsearch indices when a Slack channel opens
Start a new channel with a quick view of the searchable data sources available to your team.
Trigger
New Channel Created Trigger
Triggers when a new channel is created.
Action
List Indices
Lists available Elasticsearch indices.
Why this helps
New project channels often begin without a clear view of which indexed sources may help the team.
- Shows available indices at the start of a new team space
- Helps members orient around existing searchable data
- Avoids assuming an index exists before checking
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Slackbot and Elasticsearch once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation that lists available indices when a channel is created and summarizes likely relevant names only when the channel purpose supports it.
- 3Pick New Channel Created as the trigger.
- 4Choose where run reports should go, then test with one real channel creation.
Questions about this workflow
Does this create or modify an Elasticsearch index?
No. The List Indices action returns available indices; it does not create or change them.
Can it know which index is relevant to the new channel?
It can use the channel name and available event context to suggest likely relevance, but it should label uncertain suggestions and avoid inventing index purposes.
Can I filter the list of indices?
List Indices supports optional filtering by pattern or health status. Describe the desired scope in the automation instruction.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Slackbot to Elasticsearch. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Slackbot triggers
Elasticsearch actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Get Index Schema
View the structure and field mappings of an index.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
List Indices
Lists available Elasticsearch indices.
New Channel Created Trigger
Triggers when a new channel is created.
Query Index
Searches an Elasticsearch index for documents.
Channel Message Received
Triggers when a message is posted in a channel or group conversation, but not a direct message.
Ping Cluster
Pings the cluster to check its connectivity and health.
Direct Message Received
Triggers when a direct message is sent, including replies in message threads.
Message Reaction Added
Triggers when someone adds a reaction to a message.
Message Reaction Removed
Triggers when someone removes a reaction from a message.
Reaction Added Trigger
Triggers when a reaction is added to a message.
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Slackbot and Elasticsearch, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
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