Inoreader
Slack
ifttt

An automated workflow using ifttt

Connects Inoreader + Slack

Broadcast from Inoreader to a Slack channel

About this workflow template

This automation scenario allows you to connect Inoreader and Slack

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

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

Diagram

Broadcast from Inoreader to a Slack channel
Workflow diagram: Inoreader + Slack integration

How it works?

When this trigger fires in Inoreader

Inoreader

New broadcasted article in Inoreader

This Trigger will fire every time you broadcast an article on Inoreader. It will also contain your broadcast message.

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 Broadcast from Inoreader to a Slack channel.

Part I

Configure Applications

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

  • Create IFTTT account.

    Create IFTTT account.

    Create IFTTT account if you don't have one.

  • Connect Inoreader to IFTTT.

    Connect Inoreader to IFTTT.

    Give IFTTT access to your Inoreader account, using Inoreader 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 Inoreader

    Set up a Trigger action for Inoreader

    Choose the following trigger: New broadcasted article (This Trigger will fire every time you broadcast an article on Inoreader. It will also contain your broadcast message.).

  • 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 Inoreader 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 Broadcast from Inoreader to a Slack channel!

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 mention

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

    zapier
    triggerbyzapier
  • Inoreader

    Save any web page

    This Action will save any web page into your Inoreader for later. You can access it from "Saved web pages" at any time.

    ifttt
    actionbyifttt
  • Inoreader

    Mark folder as read

    This Action will mark all articles in a specified folder as read. You can optionally choose to mark only articles older than a given period.

    ifttt
    actionbyifttt
  • Inoreader

    Subscribe to feed

    Subscribes you to the RSS feed from the provided URL.

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    actionbyzapieriftttintegratelypipedream
  • Inoreader

    Save a web page

    Saves an external web page into your Inoreader account. You can access it from "Saved web pages" at any time.

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    actionbyzapierintegromat
  • Inoreader

    Mark all articles as read

    This Action will mark all articles as read. You can optionally choose to mark only articles older than a given period.

    ifttt
    actionbyifttt
  • Inoreader

    Mark subscription as read

    This Action will mark all articles in a subscription as read. You can optionally choose to mark only articles older than a given period.

    ifttt
    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.