An automated workflow using ifttt
Connects Product Hunt + Slack
Get new hot Product Hunt products posted to a Slack channel
About this workflow template
This automation scenario allows you to connect Product Hunt 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.
Categories
Product Hunt and Slack can also be integrated using automation tools other than ifttt:
How it works?
When this trigger fires in Product Hunt
New hot product in Product Hunt
This Trigger fires every time a product hits 100 upvotes.
Then this action happens in 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 Get new hot Product Hunt products posted to a Slack channel.
Part I
Configure Applications
First, we need to connect Product Hunt and Slack to IFTTT.
Create IFTTT account.
Create IFTTT account if you don't have one.
Connect Product Hunt to IFTTT.
Give IFTTT access to your Product Hunt account, using Product Hunt credentials.
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 Product Hunt
Choose the following trigger: New hot product (This Trigger fires every time a product hits 100 upvotes.).
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
Configure the data that is exchanged between Product Hunt 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 Get new hot Product Hunt products posted to a Slack channel!
Supported triggers and actions
New message in channels (instant)
New message in channels (instant)
triggerbypipedreamNew message posted to channel
Triggers when a new message is posted to a specific #channel you choose.
triggerbyzapierNew saved message
Triggers when you save a message.
triggerbyzapierNew pushed message
Triggers when you click the "Push to Zapier" button from a message in Slack.
triggerbyzapierNew user
Triggers when a new Slack user is created / first joins your org.
triggerbyzapierpabbly-connectalbatoNew mention
Triggers when a username or highlight word is mentioned in a public #channel.
triggerbyzapier
Execute a graphql query
Performs an arbitrary authorized GraphQL query.
actionbyintegromatNew hot product
Triggers when a product hits 100+ upvotes.
triggerbyzapieriftttYou upvote a product
This Trigger fires every time you upvote a product.
triggerbyiftttWatch posts
Triggers when a new post is posted.
triggerbyintegromatNew upvote
Triggers when you upvote a product. Specify someone else's Product Hunt username to trigger off their upvotes instead.
triggerbyzapierNew product
Triggers when any new product is posted.
triggerbyzapier
Apps you need
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.
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