Mention
Slack
zapier

An automated workflow using zapier

Connects Mention + Slack

Send Slack messages for new Mention alerts

About this workflow template

This automation scenario allows you to connect Mention and Slack

It can be build using Zapier, a no-code workflow automation tool. Zapier 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.

Mention and Slack can also be integrated using automation tools other than zapier:

Diagram

Send Slack messages for new Mention alerts
Workflow diagram: Mention + Slack integration

How it works?

When this trigger fires in Mention

Mention

New Alert in Mention

Triggers when a new alert is added.

Then this action happens in Slack

Slack

Send Channel Message in Slack

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

How to set up this workflow

This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Send Slack messages for new Mention alerts.

Part I

Configure Applications

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

  • Create Zapier account.

    Create Zapier account.

    Create Zapier account if you don't have one.

  • Connect Mention to Zapier.

    Connect Mention to Zapier.

    Give Zapier access to your Mention account, using Mention 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 Mention

    Set up a Trigger action for Mention

    Choose the following trigger: New Alert (Triggers when a new alert is added.).

  • 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.).

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 Mention 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 Send Slack messages for new Mention alerts!

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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  • 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 reaction added

    Triggers when a reaction (aka reactji) is added to a message in a public #channel.

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    triggerbyzapier
  • Mention

    Create alert

    Creates a new alert

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  • Mention

    New mention

    Triggers when a new mention comes through for the specified alert.

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  • Mention

    New alert

    Triggers when a new alert is added.

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  • Mention

    New source

    A listing of mention sources available

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    triggerbyzapier
  • Mention

    New account

    Triggers when a new account is added that you have access to

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    triggerbyzapier
  • Mention

    Alert is added

    Alert is added

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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.

Zapier

Zapier

Automation Platforms

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