Podio
Slack
ifttt

An automated workflow using ifttt

Connects Podio + Slack

Post to Slack when there's a new Podio app item

About this workflow template

This automation scenario allows you to connect Podio 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.

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

Diagram

Post to Slack when there's a new Podio app item
Workflow diagram: Podio + Slack integration

How it works?

When this trigger fires in Podio

Podio

New app item in Podio

This trigger fires when a new item is created in an app in Podio.

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 Post to Slack when there's a new Podio app item.

Part I

Configure Applications

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

  • Create IFTTT account.

    Create IFTTT account.

    Create IFTTT account if you don't have one.

  • Connect Podio to IFTTT.

    Connect Podio to IFTTT.

    Give IFTTT access to your Podio account, using Podio 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 Podio

    Set up a Trigger action for Podio

    Choose the following trigger: New app item (This trigger fires when a new item is created in an app in Podio.).

  • 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 Podio 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 Post to Slack when there's a new Podio app item!

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 mention

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

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  • Podio

    Create item

    Create a new item, record or entry inside an app (standard or custom).

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  • Podio

    Create task

    Create a new task.

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    actionbyzapierintegratelypipedream
  • Podio

    Update item

    Update an item, record or entry inside an app (standard or custom).

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    actionbyzapierintegrately
  • Podio

    Create a task

    Creates a new task.

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    actionbyintegromatpabbly-connect
  • Podio

    Create status

    Add a status update to a workspace stream.

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    actionbyzapierintegratelypabbly-connectpipedream
  • Podio

    Add an item

    Adds a new item

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    actionbyautomateio

Apps you need

Podio

Podio

Project Management

An online work platform to organize and manage teams and projects

Podio is a customizable online work platform that streamlines team collaboration and workflows. With hundreds of specialized apps to choose from, you can create a workspace tailored to your business needs.

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.