Harvest
Slack
ifttt

An automated workflow using ifttt

Connects Harvest + Slack

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About this workflow template

This automation scenario allows you to connect Harvest 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.

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

Diagram

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Workflow diagram: Harvest + Slack integration

How it works?

When this trigger fires in Harvest

Harvest

Timer started in Harvest

This Trigger fires every time you start a new timer in Harvest.

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 cwm - harvest.

Part I

Configure Applications

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

  • Create IFTTT account.

    Create IFTTT account.

    Create IFTTT account if you don't have one.

  • Connect Harvest to IFTTT.

    Connect Harvest to IFTTT.

    Give IFTTT access to your Harvest account, using Harvest 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 Harvest

    Set up a Trigger action for Harvest

    Choose the following trigger: Timer started (This Trigger fires every time you start a new timer in Harvest.).

  • 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 Harvest 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 cwm - harvest!

Supported triggers and actions

  • Slack

    New message in channels (instant)

    New message in channels (instant)

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  • Slack

    New message posted to channel

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

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    triggerbyzapier
  • Slack

    New saved message

    Triggers when you save a message.

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    triggerbyzapier
  • Slack

    New pushed message

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

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    triggerbyzapier
  • Slack

    New user

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

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  • Slack

    New mention

    Triggers when a username or highlight word is mentioned in a public #channel.

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    triggerbyzapier
  • Harvest

    Create project

    Creates a project.

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  • Harvest

    Create task

    Adds a new task.

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  • Harvest

    Create timesheet entry

    Create timesheet entry

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    actionbyintegratelypabbly-connectpipedream
  • Harvest

    Start time entry

    Start time entry

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    actionbypipedream
  • Harvest

    Stop time entry

    Stop time entry

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    actionbypipedream
  • Harvest

    Create task in project

    This Action will create a new task in the project you choose. NOTE: You must be an Admin in Harvest to do so.

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    actionbyifttt

Apps you need

Slack

Slack

Team Chat

A cloud-based platform for team communication and collaboration

Slack is the go-to platform for modern teams seeking seamless communication and collaboration. With everything in one easily searchable place, including channels, integrations, and tools, Slack keeps your team aligned and productive.

IFTTT

IFTTT

Automation Platforms

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

IFTTT helps to create applications connections with a simple statement: if this then that. For example: "Tweet your Instagrams as native photos on Twitter". You define a task by a trigger and an action.