Never Walk Into a Meeting Unprepared
Preparation reduces anxiety and improves outcomes. Notis watches for new meeting additions and sends a Slack checklist template (agenda review, notes gathering, questions preparation) so you systematically prepare instead of scrambling.
Trigger
Webhook received
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Action
Create a reminder
Creates a slack reminder with specified text and time; time accepts unix timestamps, seconds from now, or natural language (e.g., 'in 15 minutes', 'every thursday at 2pm').
Why this helps
Executive dysfunction makes meeting preparation chaotic. Without structure, founders either skip prep entirely or waste time on disorganized scrambling. A template-based checklist provides the scaffolding to prep efficiently and feel confident.
- Structured preparation reduces anxiety about meetings
- Ensure consistent prep across all meetings
- Catch resource needs or agenda issues in advance
- Feel confident and grounded when meetings start
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Google Calendar and Slack to Notis.
- 2Create an automation called 'Meeting Prep Checklist Generator'.
- 3Write this prompt: 'When a new meeting is added to my calendar (especially ones with 5+ attendees or containing client, board, or investor in the title), send me a Slack message with a prep checklist: 1) Review agenda or description, 2) Gather relevant files or notes, 3) Prepare 2-3 key discussion points, 4) Test video/audio if remote, 5) Set a 5-minute pre-meeting reminder. Make it a formatted checkbox list I can use.'
- 4Set the trigger to 'Webhook' to monitor new events.
- 5Choose a Slack channel (your personal DM for focus).
- 6Test by adding a new meeting to your calendar.
Questions about this workflow
Should I get this checklist for every meeting?
Tell Notis: 'Only send checklists for meetings with 4+ people or marked as important.'
Can I customize the checklist items?
Yes. Tell Notis: 'Add these to my prep checklist: Review last meeting notes, check attendee LinkedIn profiles.'
Will this work if the meeting title doesn't indicate size?
Tell Notis: 'Send checklists for all new meetings. I'll ignore if they're just 1-on-1s.'
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Google Calendar to Slack. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Google Calendar triggers
Slack actions
Attendee Response Changed
Polling trigger that fires when any attendee's RSVP changes to accepted, declined, or tentative. Returns attendee info and current status.
Set snooze duration
Deprecated: turns on do not disturb mode for the current user, or changes its duration. use `set dnd duration` instead.
Event Canceled or Deleted
Triggers when a Google Calendar event is cancelled or deleted. Returns minimal data: event_id, summary (if available), and cancellation timestamp.
Add a custom emoji to a Slack team
Deprecated: adds a custom emoji to a slack workspace given a unique name and an image url. use `add emoji` instead.
Event Starting Soon
Triggers when a calendar event is within a configured number of minutes from starting. Returns event details, time remaining, attendees, and join links when available.
Add an emoji alias
Adds an alias for an existing custom emoji in a slack enterprise grid organization.
Calendar Event Changes
**SOON TO BE DEPRECATED** - Use Calendar Event Sync (polling trigger) instead. Real-time webhook trigger for calendar event changes. Returns event metadata only. For full event data, use Calendar Event Sync (polling trigger).
Add a remote file
Adds a reference to an external file (e.g., google drive, dropbox) to slack for discovery and sharing, requiring a unique `external id` and an `external url` accessible by slack.
Event Created
Polling trigger that fires when a new calendar event is created. Returns event ID, summary, start/end times, and organizer info.
Add a star to an item
Stars a channel, file, file comment, or a specific message in slack.
Calendar Event Sync
Polling trigger that returns full event data including details, attendees, and metadata. For real-time notifications with basic info, use Calendar Event Changes (webhook).
Add call participants
Registers new participants added to a slack call.
Event Updated
Triggers when an existing Google Calendar event is modified. Returns the event ID, change type, and the specific fields that changed with their previous and new values.
Add emoji
Adds a custom emoji to a slack workspace given a unique name and an image url; subject to workspace emoji limits.
Add reaction to message
Adds a specified emoji reaction to an existing message in a slack channel, identified by its timestamp; does not remove or retrieve reactions.
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