Access Files Faster on WhatsApp
A teammate shares a design file, research link, or document in Slack. Notis forwards it to WhatsApp so you can access it without jumping back to Slack.
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
Send media
Send a media message to a whatsapp number. note: the media will be delivered to the recipient only if they have texted first.
Why this helps
Files and links shared in Slack threads get lost. You need them later but can't find them because Slack search is unreliable.
- Files are where you actually work
- Faster access to shared resources
- No searching Slack history
- Better file discoverability
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Slack and WhatsApp to Notis.
- 2Create automation: 'When a relevant file or link is shared in Slack, forward it to WhatsApp.' (Define 'relevant' as files tagged #design, #research, etc., or from specific channels.)
- 3A file is shared in Slack.
- 4Notis extracts it and sends to WhatsApp with context: 'Shared by @person in #channel.'
- 5Tap the link or file preview on WhatsApp to access it.
Questions about this workflow
How does Notis know which files are relevant to me?
You tell it: 'Forward files from #design and #product channels' or 'Files tagged #myproject.' Notis filters automatically.
What if a file is sensitive?
Tell Notis: 'Don't forward files marked #confidential' or 'Only forward to my private WhatsApp number.'
Can I see file history on WhatsApp?
Yes. Ask Notis: 'Show me files from last week' and it'll send a WhatsApp summary.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Slack to Whatsapp. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Slack triggers
Whatsapp actions
New Channel Created Trigger
Triggered when a new channel is created in Slack.
Create message template
Create a new message template for the whatsapp business account. templates must be approved by whatsapp before they can be used. templates are required for marketing messages and messages sent outside the 24-hour window.
Channel Message Received
Triggered when a message is posted in a Slack channel (public, private, or multi-party IM). Does NOT match direct messages.
Delete message template
Delete a message template from the whatsapp business account. this permanently removes the template and it cannot be recovered. only delete templates that are no longer needed.
Direct Message Received
Triggered when a new direct message (DM) is sent to a user in Slack. Catches all DMs across all DM channels.
Get business profile
Get the business profile information for a whatsapp business phone number. this includes business details like description, address, website, and contact info.
Message Reaction Added
Triggered when a reaction is added to a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.
Get media
Get information about uploaded media including a temporary download url. the download url is valid for 5 minutes and can be used to retrieve the actual media file. this is useful for downloading media that was sent to your whatsapp number.
Message Reaction Removed
Triggered when a reaction is removed from a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.
Get media info
Get metadata about uploaded media without generating a download url. this is useful for checking file size, type, and hash without downloading the file. use get media if you need the actual download url.
Reaction Added Trigger
DEPRECATED: use `SLACK_MESSAGE_REACTION_ADDED` instead. Triggered when a reaction is added to a message in Slack.
Get message templates
Get all message templates for the whatsapp business account. templates are required for sending messages outside the 24-hour window and for marketing/utility messages.
Reaction Removed Trigger
DEPRECATED: use `SLACK_MESSAGE_REACTION_REMOVED` instead. Triggered when a reaction is removed from a message.
Get phone number
Get details of a specific phone number associated with a whatsapp business account.
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.
Get phone numbers
Get all phone numbers associated with a whatsapp business account (waba).
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