Look up Elasticsearch records from Slack direct messages
Send a lookup request in Slack and get matching records back where you asked.
Trigger
Direct Message Received
Triggers when a direct message is sent, including replies in message threads.
Action
Query Index
Searches an Elasticsearch index for documents.
Why this helps
A quick record lookup can become a distracting detour through dashboards, queries, and browser tabs.
- Keeps quick lookups in the conversation where they start
- Returns relevant documents from a specified index
- Allows the instruction to request clarification when key search details are missing
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Slackbot and Elasticsearch once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation that searches a named index for DM lookup requests and returns matching records with a brief summary.
- 3Pick Direct Message Received as the trigger.
- 4Choose where run reports should go, then test with one real lookup request.
Questions about this workflow
Does this trigger include all Slack DMs?
Yes. Direct Message Received catches DMs across all DM channels.
Can the workflow update the record it finds?
The available Elasticsearch action for this workflow queries an index and returns documents. It does not update records.
What if a request does not identify a record clearly?
Tell Notis in the instruction to ask for the missing identifier or search details instead of guessing.
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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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