An automated workflow using ifttt
Connects IFTTT + Slack
Post to a Slack channel when a new app or device added to IFTTT
About this workflow template
This automation scenario allows you to connect IFTTT 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.
Categories
IFTTT and Slack can also be integrated using automation tools other than ifttt:
Diagram
How it works?
When this trigger fires in IFTTT
New service published on IFTTT in IFTTT
This trigger fires whenever a new service has been published on IFTTT.
Then this action happens in 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 Post to a Slack channel when a new app or device added to IFTTT.
Part I
Configure Applications
First, we need to connect IFTTT and Slack to IFTTT.
Create IFTTT account.
Create IFTTT account if you don't have one.
Connect IFTTT to IFTTT.
Give IFTTT access to your IFTTT account, using IFTTT credentials.
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 IFTTT
Choose the following trigger: New service published on IFTTT (This trigger fires whenever a new service has been published on IFTTT.).
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
Configure the data that is exchanged between IFTTT 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 to a Slack channel when a new app or device added to IFTTT!
Supported triggers and actions
New message in channels (instant)
New message in channels (instant)
triggerbypipedreamNew message posted to channel
Triggers when a new message is posted to a specific #channel you choose.
triggerbyzapierNew saved message
Triggers when you save a message.
triggerbyzapierNew pushed message
Triggers when you click the "Push to Zapier" button from a message in Slack.
triggerbyzapierNew user
Triggers when a new Slack user is created / first joins your org.
triggerbyzapierpabbly-connectalbatoNew mention
Triggers when a username or highlight word is mentioned in a public #channel.
triggerbyzapier
Trigger event with json
Trigger event with json
actionbypipedreamTrigger event with values
Trigger event with values
actionbypipedreamSend data
Sends data to an applet. It can execute a specific applet.
actionbyintegromatNew applet published by service
This trigger fires whenever a service has published a new Applet on IFTTT.
triggerbyiftttNew trigger or action published by service
This trigger fires whenever a service has published a new trigger or action on IFTTT.
triggerbyiftttNew ifttt update
This trigger fires every time the IFTTT blog posts something tagged "Updates." It's an easy way to stay on top of new services or features.
triggerbyifttt
Apps you need
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.
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 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.