Save useful answers from Slack DMs
Ask Notis to spot reusable answers in DMs and add a concise question and answer record to Google Sheets.
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
Batch update spreadsheet
Updates a specified range in a google sheet with given values, or appends them as new rows if `first cell location` is omitted; ensure the target sheet exists and the spreadsheet contains at least one worksheet.
Why this helps
Helpful explanations stay buried in private conversations and have to be typed again later.
- Preserve useful answers for later reference.
- Reduce repeated explanations.
- Make recurring questions easier to spot.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Slackbot and Google Sheets once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation in Automations, then choose New Automation.
- 3Tell Notis what makes an answer reusable and ask it to record the question and concise answer.
- 4Choose the Direct Message Received trigger and select where run reports go.
- 5Test with one real DM containing a reusable answer.
Questions about this workflow
Will every DM be added to the FAQ log?
Not unless your instruction says so. Describe the kinds of reusable answers worth recording.
Can the sheet become an official knowledge base?
It can serve as a reference log. Review entries for accuracy and suitability before treating them as official guidance.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Slackbot to Google Sheets. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Slackbot triggers
Google Sheets actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Add Sheet to Spreadsheet
Adds a new sheet (worksheet) to a spreadsheet. use this tool to create a new tab within an existing google sheet, optionally specifying its title, index, size, and other properties.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Aggregate Column Data
Searches for rows where a specific column matches a value and performs mathematical operations on data from another column.
New Channel Created Trigger
Triggered when a new channel is created in Slack.
Append Dimension
Tool to append new rows or columns to a sheet, increasing its size. use when you need to add empty rows or columns to an existing sheet.
Channel Message Received
Triggered when a message is posted in a Slack channel (public, private, or multi-party IM). Does NOT match direct messages.
Batch get spreadsheet
Retrieves data from specified cell ranges in a google spreadsheet; ensure the spreadsheet has at least one worksheet and any explicitly referenced sheet names in ranges exist.
Direct Message Received
Triggered when a new direct message (DM) is sent to a user in Slack. Catches all DMs across all DM channels.
Batch update spreadsheet
Updates a specified range in a google sheet with given values, or appends them as new rows if `first cell location` is omitted; ensure the target sheet exists and the spreadsheet contains at least one worksheet.
Message Reaction Added
Triggered when a reaction is added to a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.
Batch Update Values by Data Filter
Tool to update values in ranges matching data filters. use when you need to update specific data in a google sheet based on criteria rather than fixed cell ranges.
Message Reaction Removed
Triggered when a reaction is removed from a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.
Clear Basic Filter
Tool to clear the basic filter from a sheet. use when you need to remove an existing basic filter from a specific sheet within a google spreadsheet.
Reaction Added Trigger
DEPRECATED: use `SLACK_MESSAGE_REACTION_ADDED` instead. Triggered when a reaction is added to a message in Slack.
Clear spreadsheet values
Clears cell content (preserving formatting and notes) from a specified a1 notation range in a google spreadsheet; the range must correspond to an existing sheet and cells.
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