I need to add automation at workspace level so that i can be notified via email/slack if any new board or list is added in my workspace. Currently i don't see any way to automate the same.
You can't create workspace level automations (great idea though). The original Butler could trigger from board creation I think but not in the era of Trello ownership.
You can automate from list creation:
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