Find the first matching Algolia object from a Slack DM
When you just need to see the one record behind a weird search result, digging through the dashboard is overkill. DM Notis a query or filter and it hands back the first matching object so you can eyeball the data and move on.
Trigger
Direct Message Received
Triggered when a new direct message (DM) is sent to a user in Slack. Catches all DMs across all DM channels.
Action
Find Object
Tool to find the first object matching a query or filter in an index. use when debugging relevance or filter logic after confirming index exists.
Why this helps
You suspect a record has bad data but confirming it means opening Algolia, building a filter, and squinting at raw JSON, which is more friction than the question deserves.
- Pull back a single matching object with a plain-language DM.
- Debug relevance or filter logic without opening the dashboard.
- Confirm a record exists in seconds while you stay in Slack.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Slack and Algolia to Notis once from the portal.
- 2Open Automations in the portal and create a new automation.
- 3Write the instruction plainly, for example: when I DM you a query or filter, find the first matching object in my Algolia index and show it to me.
- 4Choose the Slack direct message trigger and set the channel for run reports.
- 5DM a real query and confirm the matching object comes back.
Questions about this workflow
What is the difference from a normal search?
This returns the single first match for a query or filter, which is ideal when you want to inspect one specific record rather than browse a list of hits.
Can I use a filter instead of a keyword?
Yes. Describe the filter in your DM, for example ask for the object where a field equals a value, and Notis will apply it.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Slack to Algolia. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Slack triggers
Algolia actions
New Channel Created Trigger
Triggered when a new channel is created in Slack.
Add AB Test
Tool to create an ab test comparing search performance between two variants. use to test different index configurations or search parameters and measure impact on click-through and conversion rates.
Channel Message Received
Triggered when a message is posted in a Slack channel (public, private, or multi-party IM). Does NOT match direct messages.
Browse Algolia Index
Tool to retrieve all records from an index. use when you need to export or iterate through an entire index dataset.
Direct Message Received
Triggered when a new direct message (DM) is sent to a user in Slack. Catches all DMs across all DM channels.
Clear Objects
Tool to clear records of an index without affecting settings. use when you need to completely wipe all objects (e.g., after a bulk reindex) while preserving index configuration.
Message Reaction Added
Triggered when a reaction is added to a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.
Clear Rules
Tool to delete all rules in an index. use when you need to wipe all rules before re-creating them. use after confirming no critical rules require retention.
Message Reaction Removed
Triggered when a reaction is removed from a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.
Clicked Object IDs
Tool to send a click event to algolia to capture clicked items. use immediately after a user click outside of search contexts to report click events.
Reaction Added Trigger
DEPRECATED: use `SLACK_MESSAGE_REACTION_ADDED` instead. Triggered when a reaction is added to a message in Slack.
Clicked Object IDs After Search
Tool to send a click event after a search response. use when you want to report which items a user clicked in search results.
Reaction Removed Trigger
DEPRECATED: use `SLACK_MESSAGE_REACTION_REMOVED` instead. Triggered when a reaction is removed from a message.
Converted Object IDs
Tool to send a conversion event for items outside of search context. use when tracking conversions on category pages or external flows unrelated to algolia search.
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.
Copy Index
Tool to copy the specified index to a new index. use when you need to duplicate an existing index including records, settings, synonyms, and rules after confirming source and destination names.
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