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Turn a quick approval into a clear next step

Use a familiar Slack reaction to move an approved idea into your Notion task list.

Trigger

Message Reaction Added

Triggered when a reaction is added to a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.

Action

Insert row database

Creates a new page (row) in a specified notion database.

Why this helps

An approval can look like a tiny reaction, but the work it unlocks still needs an owner and a place to track it.

  • Convert an agreed signal into trackable follow-up
  • Avoid manually reopening the original discussion
  • Keep approved work visible alongside other tasks

Setup

Build it in a few focused steps.

  • 1Connect Slackbot and Notion to Notis once in the portal.
  • 2Ask Notis to create a task for the message when it receives your chosen approval reaction, using the message context to describe the follow-up.
  • 3Select Message Reaction Added, choose a channel for run reports, and test by adding the reaction to one real message.

Questions about this workflow

Can the automation use a specific emoji?

Yes. Mention the emoji and any channel context in the plain-language instruction.

Will it create a task for every reaction?

Your prompt can tell Notis to act only on the chosen approval reaction and only when the message indicates work to do.

When this happens · Trigger

Do this · Action

Supported Triggers and Actions

Notis builds workflows that link Slackbot to Notion. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.

Slackbot triggers

Notion actions

Recurring trigger

Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.

TriggerScheduled

Add multiple content blocks (bulk, user-friendly)

Efficiently adds multiple standard content blocks to a notion page in a single api call with automatic markdown parsing. the 'content' field in notionrichtext blocks now automatically detects and parses markdown formatting including headers (# ## ###), bold (**text**), italic (*text*), strikethrough (~~text~~), inline code (`code`), links ([text](url)), and more. ideal for bulk content creation, ai agents, and replacing multiple individual add page content calls. supports automatic text formatting, content splitting, and up to 100 blocks per request.

ActionInstant

Webhook trigger

Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.

TriggerInstant

Add content to Notion page

Deprecated: appends a single content block to a notion page or a parent block (must be page, toggle, to-do, bulleted/numbered list, callout, or quote); invoke repeatedly to add multiple blocks.

ActionInstant

New Channel Created Trigger

Triggered when a new channel is created in Slack.

TriggerInstant

Append complex blocks (advanced, full control)

Appends complex blocks with full notion block structure to a parent block or page. use for advanced scenarios requiring precise control: code blocks, tables, embeds, nested children within blocks, or when working with pre-built notion block objects. requires full notion api block schema - use add multiple page content for simpler content creation.

ActionInstant

Channel Message Received

Triggered when a message is posted in a Slack channel (public, private, or multi-party IM). Does NOT match direct messages.

TriggerInstant

Archive Notion Page

Archives (moves to trash) or unarchives (restores from trash) a specified notion page.

ActionInstant

Direct Message Received

Triggered when a new direct message (DM) is sent to a user in Slack. Catches all DMs across all DM channels.

TriggerInstant

Create comment

Adds a comment to a notion page (via `parent page id`) or to an existing discussion thread (via `discussion id`); cannot create new discussion threads on specific blocks (inline comments).

ActionInstant

Message Reaction Added

Triggered when a reaction is added to a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.

TriggerInstant

Create Notion Database

Creates a new notion database as a subpage under a specified parent page with a defined properties schema; use this action exclusively for creating new databases.

ActionInstant

Message Reaction Removed

Triggered when a reaction is removed from a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.

TriggerInstant

Create Notion page

Creates a new empty page in a notion workspace.

ActionInstant

Reaction Added Trigger

DEPRECATED: use `SLACK_MESSAGE_REACTION_ADDED` instead. Triggered when a reaction is added to a message in Slack.

TriggerInstant

Delete a block

Archives a notion block, page, or database using its id, which sets its 'archived' property to true (like moving to "trash" in the ui) and allows it to be restored later.

ActionInstant

Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.

Slackbot and Notion, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.

When this happens · Trigger

Do this · Action

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