This automation scenario allows you to connect Microsoft To Do 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.
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Microsoft To Do and Slack can also be integrated using automation tools other than ifttt:
When this trigger fires in Microsoft To Do
This trigger fires when a task in a given list is completed
Then this action happens in Slack
This Action will post a message to the channel you choose in Slack.
This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Notify a Slack channel when Microsoft To Do tasks are completed.
Part I
First, we need to connect Microsoft To Do and Slack to IFTTT.
Create IFTTT account.
Create IFTTT account if you don't have one.
Connect Microsoft To Do to IFTTT.
Give IFTTT access to your Microsoft To Do account, using Microsoft To Do credentials.
Connect Slack to IFTTT.
Give IFTTT 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 IFTTT.
Set up a Trigger action for Microsoft To Do
Choose the following trigger: Task in list completed (This trigger fires when a task in a given list is completed).
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
Finally, we need to test this automation and publish it.
Customize data flow
Configure the data that is exchanged between Microsoft To Do 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 Notify a Slack channel when Microsoft To Do tasks 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 task.
This action will create a task in a given task list.
Creates a new task with a file attachment (File size should not be above 3MB).
Creates a new list.
Marks a task as complete.
Completes a task.
Microsoft To Do is a smart app that simplifies your day-to-day task management. Its intelligent Suggestions enable you to focus on what's important and increase productivity, while making it easy to organize everything from shopping lists to event planning.
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.