Giphy
Slack
ifttt

An automated workflow using ifttt

Connects Giphy + Slack

If Gif then Slack

About this workflow template

This automation scenario allows you to connect Giphy and Slack

It can be build using Ifttt, a no-code workflow automation tool. Ifttt allows you to create automated scripts 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.

Giphy and Slack can also be integrated using automation tools other than ifttt:

Diagram

If Gif then Slack
Workflow diagram: Giphy + Slack integration

How it works?

When this trigger fires in Giphy

Giphy

New trending GIF in Giphy

This Trigger fires every time a new GIF on GIPHY is trending.

Then this action happens in Slack

Slack

Post to channel in Slack

This Action will post a message to the channel you choose in Slack.

How to set up this workflow

This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to If Gif then Slack.

Part I

Configure Applications

First, we need to connect Giphy and Slack to IFTTT.

  • Create IFTTT account.

    Create IFTTT account.

    Create IFTTT account if you don't have one.

  • Connect Giphy to IFTTT.

    Connect Giphy to IFTTT.

    Give IFTTT access to your Giphy account, using Giphy credentials.

  • Connect Slack to IFTTT.

    Connect Slack to IFTTT.

    Give IFTTT 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 IFTTT.

  • Set up a Trigger action for Giphy

    Set up a Trigger action for Giphy

    Choose the following trigger: New trending GIF (This Trigger fires every time a new GIF on GIPHY is trending.).

  • Then set up an Action for Slack

    Then set up an Action for Slack

    Choose this action: Post to channel (This Action will post a message to the channel you choose in Slack.).

Part III

Test and Publish

Finally, we need to test this automation and publish it.

  • Customize data flow

    Customize data flow

    Configure the data that is exchanged between Giphy and Slack.

  • Test the workflow and turn it on for production use

    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 If Gif then Slack!

Supported triggers and actions

  • Slack

    New message in channels (instant)

    New message in channels (instant)

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    triggerbypipedream
  • Slack

    New message posted to channel

    Triggers when a new message is posted to a specific #channel you choose.

    zapier
    triggerbyzapier
  • Slack

    New saved message

    Triggers when you save a message.

    zapier
    triggerbyzapier
  • Slack

    New pushed message

    Triggers when you click the "Push to Zapier" button from a message in Slack.

    zapier
    triggerbyzapier
  • Slack

    New user

    Triggers when a new Slack user is created / first joins your org.

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    triggerbyzapierpabbly-connectalbato
  • Slack

    New reaction added

    Triggers when a reaction (aka reactji) is added to a message in a public #channel.

    zapier
    triggerbyzapier
  • Giphy

    Translate a word to a gif/sticker

    Translates or Converts a word or phrase to the perfect Gif or Sticker using GIPHY's special sauce algorithm.

    integromatpipedream
    actionbyintegromatpipedream
  • Giphy

    Upload a gif

    Uploads a Gif or video files upto 100MB programmatically on GIPHY.com.

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    actionbyintegromatpabbly-connectpipedream
  • Giphy

    Search gifs/stickers

    Searches all GIPHY gifs or stickers for a word or phrase.

    integromatpipedream
    actionbyintegromatpipedream
  • Giphy

    Find gif

    Finds a random GIF that matches your specified keyword(s).

    zapier
    actionbyzapier
  • Giphy

    Get a random gif/sticker

    Returns a single random Gif or Sticker related to the tag. If no tag is specified, the Gif or Sticker returned is completely random.

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    actionbyintegromat
  • Giphy

    Get a gif

    Gets the details of a Gif by ID.

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    actionbyintegromatpabbly-connect

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An automation service with a simple formula - IF This Then That

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