Reddit
Slack
ifttt

An automated workflow using ifttt

Connects Reddit + Slack

Notify via Slack free games with Steam keys from /r/gamedeals on Reddit

About this workflow template

This automation scenario allows you to connect Reddit 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.

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

Diagram

Notify via Slack free games with Steam keys from /r/gamedeals on Reddit
Workflow diagram: Reddit + Slack integration

How it works?

When this trigger fires in Reddit

Reddit

New post from search in Reddit

This Trigger fires every time a new post submitted on reddit matches a search query you specify. NOTE: limited to 20 items per check.

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 via Slack free games with Steam keys from /r/gamedeals on Reddit.

Part I

Configure Applications

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

  • Create IFTTT account.

    Create IFTTT account.

    Create IFTTT account if you don't have one.

  • Connect Reddit to IFTTT.

    Connect Reddit to IFTTT.

    Give IFTTT access to your Reddit account, using Reddit 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 Reddit

    Set up a Trigger action for Reddit

    Choose the following trigger: New post from search (This Trigger fires every time a new post submitted on reddit matches a search query you specify. NOTE: limited to 20 items per check.).

  • 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 Reddit 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 via Slack free games with Steam keys from /r/gamedeals on Reddit!

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.

    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.

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  • Slack

    New mention

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

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    triggerbyzapier
  • Reddit

    Submit a new link

    This Action will submit a new link on reddit. NOTE: reddit karma is required.

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    actionbyifttt
  • Reddit

    Submit a post

    Submit creates a link, a post with an image or a self-post in the subreddit with the given title. If kind is "link" or "image", then url is expected to be a valid URL to link to. Otherwise, text is the body of the self-post. You can submit cca. 1 post per 9 minutes.

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    actionbyintegromatpipedream
  • Reddit

    New link post

    Submit a new link post to a subreddit.

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    actionbyzapier
  • Reddit

    Submit a comment

    Submits a new comment or reply to a message. You can submit cca. 1 comment per 9 minutes.

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    actionbyintegromatpabbly-connectpipedream
  • Reddit

    List subreddits by query

    Searches subreddits by query.

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    actionbyintegromatpipedream
  • Reddit

    List comments in a post

    List comments in a post

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    actionbypipedream

Apps you need

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.