Manage Secret Access via Chat
When a repository needs access to an organization secret, mention it in Slack—Notis grants access without manual GitHub steps.
Trigger
Channel Message Received
Triggered when a message is posted in a Slack channel (public, private, or multi-party IM). Does NOT match direct messages.
Action
Add selected repository to an organization secret
Adds a repository to an organization secret's access list when the secret's visibility is 'selected'; this operation is idempotent.
Why this helps
A new repository needs access to shared secrets (API keys, credentials), but granting it in GitHub requires navigating organization secrets settings. Easy to get wrong, easy to forget.
- Grant secret access in seconds via Slack
- Fewer permission mistakes in GitHub
- Track secret access decisions in Slack conversations
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Slack and GitHub to Notis.
- 2Create an automation: 'When we discuss granting a repository access to a GitHub organization secret in Slack, add the repository to that secret.'
- 3Specify which Slack channels can trigger this.
- 4Choose your Notis notification channel.
- 5Test by discussing secret access needs in Slack.
Questions about this workflow
Which secret does the repository get access to?
You specify in Slack: 'Give repo X access to secret Y'. Notis will add it to the secret's selected repository list.
Can I revoke access the same way?
Yes. Say 'remove repo X from secret Y access' and Notis will revoke it.
Is there a security risk?
No—the repository can only use the secret value in workflows. The secret data itself remains encrypted and controlled.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Slack to GitHub. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Slack triggers
GitHub actions
New Channel Created Trigger
Triggered when a new channel is created in Slack.
Accept a repository invitation
Accepts a pending repository invitation that has been issued to the authenticated user.
Channel Message Received
Triggered when a message is posted in a Slack channel (public, private, or multi-party IM). Does NOT match direct messages.
List repositories starred by the authenticated user
Deprecated: lists repositories starred by the authenticated user, including star creation timestamps; use 'list repositories starred by the authenticated user' instead.
Direct Message Received
Triggered when a new direct message (DM) is sent to a user in Slack. Catches all DMs across all DM channels.
List stargazers
Deprecated: lists users who have starred a repository; use `list stargazers` instead.
Message Reaction Added
Triggered when a reaction is added to a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.
Star a repository for the authenticated user
Deprecated: stars a repository for the authenticated user; use `star a repository for the authenticated user` instead.
Message Reaction Removed
Triggered when a reaction is removed from a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.
Add email for auth user
Adds one or more email addresses (which will be initially unverified) to the authenticated user's github account; use this to associate new emails, noting an email verified for another account will error, while an existing email for the current user is accepted.
Reaction Added Trigger
DEPRECATED: use `SLACK_MESSAGE_REACTION_ADDED` instead. Triggered when a reaction is added to a message in Slack.
Add app access restrictions
Replaces github app access restrictions for an existing protected branch; requires a json array of app slugs in the request body, where apps must be installed and have 'contents' write permissions.
Reaction Removed Trigger
DEPRECATED: use `SLACK_MESSAGE_REACTION_REMOVED` instead. Triggered when a reaction is removed from a message.
Add a repository collaborator
Adds a github user as a repository collaborator, or updates their permission if already a collaborator; `permission` applies to organization-owned repositories (personal ones default to 'push' and ignore this field), and an invitation may be created or permissions updated directly.
New Bot Message Received Trigger
DEPRECATED: use `SLACK_CHANNEL_MESSAGE_RECEIVED` with `is_bot_message=true` instead. Triggered when a new bot message is posted to a Slack channel.
Add a repository to an app installation
Adds a repository to a github app installation, granting the app access; requires authenticated user to have admin rights for the repository and access to the installation.
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