Pivotal Tracker
Slack
zapier

An automated workflow using zapier

Connects Pivotal Tracker + Slack

Share Pivotal Tracker stories on Slack

About this workflow template

This automation scenario allows you to connect Pivotal Tracker and Slack

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

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

Diagram

Share Pivotal Tracker stories on Slack
Workflow diagram: Pivotal Tracker + Slack integration

How it works?

When this trigger fires in Pivotal Tracker

Pivotal Tracker

New Story in Pivotal Tracker

Trigger when a new story is added in a project.

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 Share Pivotal Tracker stories on Slack.

Part I

Configure Applications

First, we need to connect Pivotal Tracker and Slack to Zapier.

  • Create Zapier account.

    Create Zapier account.

    Create Zapier account if you don't have one.

  • Connect Pivotal Tracker to Zapier.

    Connect Pivotal Tracker to Zapier.

    Give Zapier access to your Pivotal Tracker account, using Pivotal Tracker 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 Pivotal Tracker

    Set up a Trigger action for Pivotal Tracker

    Choose the following trigger: New Story (Trigger when a new story is added in a project.).

  • 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 Pivotal Tracker 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 Share Pivotal Tracker stories on Slack!

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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    triggerbyzapier
  • 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
  • Pivotal Tracker

    Create story

    Creates a new story in a project.

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    actionbyzapierintegratelypabbly-connect
  • Pivotal Tracker

    Create project

    Creates a new project.

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    actionbyzapierintegratelypabbly-connect
  • Pivotal Tracker

    Create a story

    Creates a new story in a project.

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    actionbyintegromat
  • Pivotal Tracker

    Create story (legacy version)

    Creates a new story in a project.

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    actionbyzapier
  • Pivotal Tracker

    Find project

    Finds an existing project by exact name match.

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    actionbyzapier
  • Pivotal Tracker

    Find or create project

    Finds an existing project by exact name match.

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    actionbyzapier

Apps you need

Pivotal Tracker

Pivotal Tracker

Project Management

An agile project management tool for software development

Pivotal Tracker is the award-winning, easy-to-use project management tool for agile teams. It enables real-time collaboration on a shared, prioritized backlog, keeping everyone focused and on the same page to bring the right products to market faster.

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

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