This automation scenario allows you to connect HourStack and Slack
It can be build using Zapier, a no-code workflow automation tool. Zapier 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.
Categories
When this trigger fires in HourStack
Triggers when an entry is completed.
Then these actions happen in HourStack and HourStack
Post a new message to a specific #channel you choose. Can also schedule a message for later.
Triggers when an entry is completed.
This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Post messages to Slack when new HourStack entries are completed.
Part I
First, we need to connect HourStack and Slack to Zapier.
Create Zapier account.
Create Zapier account if you don't have one.
Connect HourStack to Zapier.
Give Zapier access to your HourStack account, using HourStack credentials.
Connect Slack to Zapier.
Give Zapier access to your Slack account, using Slack credentials.
Part II
Next, we need to create a workflow automation scenario using graphical no-code web interface of Zapier.
Set up a Trigger action for HourStack
Choose the following trigger: Completed Entry (Triggers when an entry is completed.).
Then set up an Action for Slack
Choose this action: Send Channel Message (Post a new message to a specific #channel you choose. Can also schedule a message for later.).
Then set up another Action for HourStack
Choose this action: Entry Completed (Triggers when an entry is completed.).
Part III
Finally, we need to test this automation and publish it.
Customize data flow
Configure the data that is exchanged between HourStack 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 Post messages to Slack when new HourStack entries are completed!
New message in channels (instant)
Triggers when a new message is posted to a specific #channel you choose.
Triggers when you save a message.
Triggers when you click the "Push to Zapier" button from a message in Slack.
Triggers when a new Slack user is created / first joins your org.
Triggers when a username or highlight word is mentioned in a public #channel.
Creates a new label.
Creates a new entry with the option to start the timer.
Creates a new project.
Find entries based on various search parameters.
Archives a client.
Creates a new client.
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