Emoji Reactions to Jira Issues
Stop letting great ideas disappear in Slack. When someone adds an emoji reaction in Slack, instantly create a corresponding issue in Jira without leaving the conversation.
Trigger
Message Reaction Added
Triggered when a reaction is added to a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.
Action
Create Issue
Creates a new jira issue (e.g., bug, task, story) in a specified project.
Why this helps
Neurodivergent founders often capture ideas in Slack but forget to formalize them into Jira, leading to dropped priorities and duplicated work. Manual issue creation means context-switching and friction.
- Stop ideas from disappearing in Slack channels
- Capture work items without leaving the conversation
- Create a full audit trail of what inspired each task
- Reduce context-switching by 80%
- Build a habit loop where emoji = tracked work
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect your Slack and Jira workspaces to Notis (one-time setup in the portal)
- 2Open Automations in Notis and create a new automation with this prompt: 'When someone reacts with an emoji in Slack, create a matching Jira issue with the original message text and link it back to the Slack conversation.'
- 3Select 'Message Reaction Added' as your trigger and choose which emoji (e.g., bookmark, star, or check) should create issues
- 4Choose a Notis channel where run reports appear (e.g., #automation-logs or your DM with Notis)
- 5Test it: post a message in a Slack channel, react with the chosen emoji, and watch the issue appear in Jira within seconds
Questions about this workflow
What if I react with different emojis?
You can set up separate automations for different emojis—e.g., a star creates a task, a fire creates a bug, a bulb creates a feature idea. Each has its own Jira issue type and project.
Will the original Slack message be linked in Jira?
Yes. Notis captures the Slack message URL and includes it in the Jira issue description, so your team can jump directly back to the conversation context.
Can I customize which project or issue type this creates?
Absolutely. Tell Notis in your automation prompt which Jira project to use and what issue type (Bug, Task, Story, etc.) should be created.
What if someone reacts accidentally?
Notis will create the issue, but you can delete it in Jira. You can also refine your automation to only trigger for specific channels or users.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Slack to Jira. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Slack triggers
Jira actions
New Channel Created Trigger
Triggered when a new channel is created in Slack.
Add Attachment
Uploads and attaches a file to a jira issue.
Channel Message Received
Triggered when a message is posted in a Slack channel (public, private, or multi-party IM). Does NOT match direct messages.
Add Comment
Adds a comment using atlassian document format (adf) for rich text to an existing jira issue.
Direct Message Received
Triggered when a new direct message (DM) is sent to a user in Slack. Catches all DMs across all DM channels.
Add Watcher to Issue
Adds a user to an issue's watcher list by account id.
Message Reaction Added
Triggered when a reaction is added to a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.
Assign Issue
Assigns a jira issue to a user, default assignee, or unassigns; supports email/name lookup.
Message Reaction Removed
Triggered when a reaction is removed from a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.
Bulk Create Issues
Creates multiple jira issues (up to 50 per call) with full feature support including markdown, assignee resolution, and priority handling.
Reaction Added Trigger
DEPRECATED: use `SLACK_MESSAGE_REACTION_ADDED` instead. Triggered when a reaction is added to a message in Slack.
Create Issue
Creates a new jira issue (e.g., bug, task, story) in a specified project.
Reaction Removed Trigger
DEPRECATED: use `SLACK_MESSAGE_REACTION_REMOVED` instead. Triggered when a reaction is removed from a message.
Link Issues
Links two jira issues using a specified link type with optional comment.
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.
Create Project
Creates a new jira project with required lead, template, and type configuration.
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