HourStack
Slack
zapier

An automated workflow using zapier

Connects HourStack + Slack

Post messages to Slack when new HourStack entries are completed

About this workflow template

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.

Diagram

Post messages to Slack when new HourStack entries are completed
Workflow diagram: HourStack + Slack integration

How it works?

When this trigger fires in HourStack

HourStack

Completed Entry in HourStack

Triggers when an entry is completed.

Then these actions happen in HourStack and HourStack

Slack

Send Channel Message in Slack

Post a new message to a specific #channel you choose. Can also schedule a message for later.

HourStack

Entry Completed in HourStack

Triggers when an entry is completed.

How to set up this workflow

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

Configure Applications

First, we need to connect HourStack and Slack to Zapier.

  • Create Zapier account.

    Create Zapier account.

    Create Zapier account if you don't have one.

  • Connect HourStack to Zapier.

    Connect HourStack to Zapier.

    Give Zapier access to your HourStack account, using HourStack credentials.

  • Connect Slack to Zapier.

    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 HourStack

    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

    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

    Then set up another Action for HourStack

    Choose this action: Entry Completed (Triggers when an entry is completed.).

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 HourStack 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 Post messages to Slack when new HourStack entries are completed!

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
  • HourStack

    Create label

    Creates a new label.

    zapier
    actionbyzapier
  • HourStack

    Create entry

    Creates a new entry with the option to start the timer.

    zapier
    actionbyzapier
  • HourStack

    Create project

    Creates a new project.

    zapier
    actionbyzapier
  • HourStack

    Find entries

    Find entries based on various search parameters.

    zapier
    actionbyzapier
  • HourStack

    Archive client

    Archives a client.

    zapier
    actionbyzapier
  • HourStack

    Create client

    Creates a new client.

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    actionbyzapier

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Slack

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