Automatically alert Slack when spreadsheet query results change
Queries in spreadsheets pull dynamic data, but changes in those results go unnoticed without constant checks. Notis monitors your table query and posts to Slack when the result set changes, keeping your team informed about what's actually in your data.
Trigger
Table Query Result Changed
Triggers when the result set of a saved table query changes in Google Sheets. Detects rows added, removed, or updated in the query output. This trigger monitors the result of a SQL query against a Google Sheets table and fires when changes are detected.
Action
Post message to channel
Deprecated: posts a message to a slack channel, direct message, or private channel. use `send message` instead.
Why this helps
Complex queries that pull data based on criteria require manual re-running to see if results changed. Missing new matching rows or removed items can lead to incorrect decisions or overlooked opportunities.
- Instantly know when query results change without re-running queries manually
- Catch new rows that match your query criteria as soon as they appear
- Reduce time spent re-querying data to check for updates
- Build decision-making on the most current query results
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Google Sheets and Slack to Notis.
- 2Create an automation with this prompt: 'When the results of my [query-name] table query change, post the new results to #[channel-name].'
- 3Select 'Table Query Result Changed' as the trigger and specify which saved query to monitor.
- 4Choose the Slack channel for alerts.
- 5Test by adding a row that matches your query criteria and confirm the Slack alert includes the new row.
Questions about this workflow
Do I need to have the query saved in Google Sheets?
Yes. Notis monitors saved table queries. If you have a query in your spreadsheet, reference it by name in your prompt.
What counts as a change in results?
Any change to the result set: a new row that matches the query, removal of a matching row, or updates to values in result rows.
Can I get alerts only for new results, not updates to existing ones?
Yes. Specify this in your prompt: 'Alert me only when new rows appear in the query results, not updates to existing rows.'
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Google Sheets to Slack. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Google Sheets triggers
Slack actions
Aggregate Metric Changed
Triggers when an aggregate metric (SUM/COUNT/AVG/MIN/MAX) changes in a Google Sheets spreadsheet. This trigger monitors an aggregate calculation on a target column (optionally filtered by a search column/value) and fires when the calculated result changes.
Set snooze duration
Deprecated: turns on do not disturb mode for the current user, or changes its duration. use `set dnd duration` instead.
Cell Range Values Changed
Triggers when values in a specified A1 range change in Google Sheets. This trigger monitors a specific cell or range of cells and fires when any values change.
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.
Conditional Format Rule Changed
Triggers when conditional formatting rules change in a Google Spreadsheet. Detects when rules are added, updated, or removed. Uses snapshot-based diffing to detect changes between polls.
Add an emoji alias
Adds an alias for an existing custom emoji in a slack enterprise grid organization.
Data Validation Rule Changed
Triggers when data validation rules change (added/updated/removed) in a Google Spreadsheet. Uses snapshot-based diffing to detect changes between polls.
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.
Developer Metadata Changed
Triggers when developer metadata entries change (new/updated/removed) in a Google Spreadsheet. Uses snapshot-based diffing to detect changes between polls.
Add a star to an item
Stars a channel, file, file comment, or a specific message in slack.
Filtered Range Values Changed
Polling trigger that monitors Google Sheets filtered ranges for value changes. Uses snapshot-based diffing to detect when values matching a data filter change. Emits the matched values when changes are detected.
Add call participants
Registers new participants added to a slack call.
New Rows in Google Sheet
Simple polling trigger that monitors Google Sheets for new rows. Detects when new rows are added and returns the complete row data. Perfect for triggering any workflow based on new sheet entries.
Add emoji
Adds a custom emoji to a slack workspace given a unique name and an image url; subject to workspace emoji limits.
New Sheet Added in Google Spreadsheet
Polling trigger that detects when a new sheet is added to a Google Spreadsheet.
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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