Ship faster: Deploy from Slack DMs
When you send a direct message to Notis with your deployment request, Notis creates a new deployment in Vercel. No context-switching between apps.
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
Create new deployment
Tool to create a new deployment. use when you need to deploy files or a git commit to a vercel project.
Why this helps
Neurodivergent developers often lose momentum switching between Slack, email, and deployment dashboards. By the time you reach Vercel, you've lost your focus.
- Ship code changes without leaving Slack
- Lower cognitive load - all your work communication in one place
- Faster deployment cycles reduce dropped momentum
- Audit trail in Slack of who deployed what and when
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect your Slack and Vercel integrations to Notis (one-time setup in the portal).
- 2In your Notis portal (Automations > New Automation), create a new automation with the name 'Deploy from Slack DM'.
- 3Set the trigger to 'Direct Message Received' - Notis will listen for your DMs.
- 4Set the prompt: 'When I send a direct message requesting a deployment, create a new deployment in Vercel for my project.'
- 5Pick a Slack channel where Notis reports deployment runs, then test by sending a DM like 'Deploy my app'.
Questions about this workflow
Which project gets deployed?
You specify the project name or ID in your DM. Notis interprets the project reference and deploys the correct one.
Can I schedule deployments from Slack?
This workflow triggers on DMs. If you want scheduled deployments, create a separate cron-based automation.
Will Notis reply with the deployment status?
Yes. Notis posts updates to your chosen channel showing deployment status, logs, and any errors.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Slack to Vercel. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Slack triggers
Vercel actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
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Webhook trigger
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New Channel Created Trigger
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Channel Message Received
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Direct Message Received
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Message Reaction Added
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Message Reaction Removed
Triggered when a reaction is removed from a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.
Create Edge Config Token
Tool to create a new token for a specific edge config. use when you need a read-only access token after provisioning your edge config.
Reaction Added Trigger
DEPRECATED: use `SLACK_MESSAGE_REACTION_ADDED` instead. Triggered when a reaction is added to a message in Slack.
Create new deployment
Tool to create a new deployment. use when you need to deploy files or a git commit to a vercel project.
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Slack and Vercel, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
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