Remember what you are waiting to hear back about
Let Notis collect clear pending replies and deliverables in one Notion list you can check during a follow-up pass.
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
Insert row database
Creates a new page (row) in a specified notion database.
Why this helps
When work depends on someone else's reply, the open loop can occupy attention even when there is nothing to do yet.
- Externalize open loops that are outside your control
- Review pending replies in one batch
- Keep dependencies from vanishing in private conversations
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Slackbot and Notion to Notis once in the portal.
- 2Ask Notis to create a row in your Notion waiting-on database when an incoming DM establishes a clear pending reply or deliverable.
- 3Select Direct Message Received, choose a channel for run reports, and test with one real dependency DM.
Questions about this workflow
Can it add a follow-up date?
Ask Notis to use a date only when one is stated or can be clearly inferred from the message.
Will it capture any message asking me to do something?
Tell it to focus on items where progress is waiting on another person's reply or delivery.
When this happens · Trigger
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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.
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.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
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.
New Channel Created Trigger
Triggered when a new channel is created in Slack.
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.
Channel Message Received
Triggered when a message is posted in a Slack channel (public, private, or multi-party IM). Does NOT match direct messages.
Archive Notion Page
Archives (moves to trash) or unarchives (restores from trash) a specified notion page.
Direct Message Received
Triggered when a new direct message (DM) is sent to a user in Slack. Catches all DMs across all DM channels.
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).
Message Reaction Added
Triggered when a reaction is added to a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.
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.
Message Reaction Removed
Triggered when a reaction is removed from a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.
Create Notion page
Creates a new empty page in a notion workspace.
Reaction Added Trigger
DEPRECATED: use `SLACK_MESSAGE_REACTION_ADDED` instead. Triggered when a reaction is added to a message in Slack.
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.
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Slackbot and Notion, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
When this happens · Trigger
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