An automated workflow using zapier
Connects Calendly + Slack
Send Slack direct messages for newly-scheduled Calendly events
About this workflow template
This automation scenario allows you to connect Calendly and Slack
It can be build using Zapier, a no-code workflow automation tool. Zapier allows you to create automated bots using a simple drag-and-drop interface for non-technical users. This is a ready-made scenario, but it can be customized by adding more apps, actions, filters or branches.
Categories
Calendly and Slack can also be integrated using automation tools other than zapier:
Diagram
How it works?
When this trigger fires in Calendly
Invitee Created in Calendly
Triggers when an invitee schedules an event
Then this action happens in Slack
Send Direct Message in Slack
Send a direct message to a user or yourself from the Slackbot. Can also schedule a message for later.
How to set up this workflow
This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Send Slack direct messages for newly-scheduled Calendly events.
Part I
Configure Applications
First, we need to connect Calendly and Slack to Zapier.
Create Zapier account.
Create Zapier account if you don't have one.
Connect Calendly to Zapier.
Give Zapier access to your Calendly account, using Calendly credentials.
Connect Slack to Zapier.
Give Zapier access to your Slack account, using Slack credentials.
Part II
Build an integration workflow
Next, we need to create a workflow automation scenario using graphical no-code web interface of Zapier.
Set up a Trigger action for Calendly
Choose the following trigger: Invitee Created (Triggers when an invitee schedules an event).
Then set up an Action for Slack
Choose this action: Send Direct Message (Send a direct message to a user or yourself from the Slackbot. Can also schedule a message for later.).
Part III
Test and Publish
Finally, we need to test this automation and publish it.
Customize data flow
Configure the data that is exchanged between Calendly and Slack.
Test the workflow and turn it on for production use
Test your scenario and publish to production. Now you have an automatic workflow, that will Send Slack direct messages for newly-scheduled Calendly events!
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Returns information about an event.
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Returns information about an invitee.
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