Microsoft To Do
Slack
ifttt

An automated workflow using ifttt

Connects Microsoft To Do + Slack

Notify a Slack channel when Microsoft To Do tasks are completed

About this workflow template

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.

Microsoft To Do and Slack can also be integrated using automation tools other than ifttt:

Diagram

Notify a Slack channel when Microsoft To Do tasks are completed
Workflow diagram: Microsoft To Do + Slack integration

How it works?

When this trigger fires in Microsoft To Do

Microsoft To Do

Task in list completed in Microsoft To Do

This trigger fires when a task in a given list is completed

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 Notify a Slack channel when Microsoft To Do tasks are completed.

Part I

Configure Applications

First, we need to connect Microsoft To Do and Slack to IFTTT.

  • Create IFTTT account.

    Create IFTTT account.

    Create IFTTT account if you don't have one.

  • Connect Microsoft To Do to IFTTT.

    Connect Microsoft To Do to IFTTT.

    Give IFTTT access to your Microsoft To Do account, using Microsoft To Do 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 Microsoft To Do

    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

    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 Microsoft To Do 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 Notify a Slack channel when Microsoft To Do tasks are completed!

Supported triggers and actions

  • Slack

    New message in channels (instant)

    New message in channels (instant)

    pipedream
    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.

    zapierpabbly-connectalbato
    triggerbyzapierpabbly-connectalbato
  • Slack

    New reaction added

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

    zapier
    triggerbyzapier
  • Microsoft To Do

    Create task

    Creates a new task.

    zapierpabbly-connectpipedream
    actionbyzapierpabbly-connectpipedream
  • Microsoft To Do

    Create task in task list

    This action will create a task in a given task list.

    ifttt
    actionbyifttt
  • Microsoft To Do

    Create a task

    Creates a new task with a file attachment (File size should not be above 3MB).

    integromat
    actionbyintegromat
  • Microsoft To Do

    Create list

    Creates a new list.

    zapierpabbly-connectpipedream
    actionbyzapierpabbly-connectpipedream
  • Microsoft To Do

    Complete task

    Marks a task as complete.

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    actionbyzapierpabbly-connect
  • Microsoft To Do

    Complete a task

    Completes a task.

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    actionbyintegromat

Apps you need

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

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.