An automated workflow using zapier
Connects Slack + airfocus
Create airfocus items from new Slack channel messages
About this workflow template
This automation scenario allows you to connect Slack and airfocus
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.
Categories
Slack and airfocus can also be integrated using automation tools other than zapier:
Diagram
How it works?
When this trigger fires in Slack
New Message Posted to Channel in Slack
Triggers when a new message is posted to a specific #channel you choose.
Then this action happens in airfocus
Create Item in airfocus
Create an item in airfocus.
How to set up this workflow
This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Create airfocus items from new Slack channel messages.
Part I
Configure Applications
First, we need to connect Slack and airfocus to Zapier.
Create Zapier account.
Create Zapier account if you don't have one.
Connect Slack to Zapier.
Give Zapier access to your Slack account, using Slack credentials.
Connect airfocus to Zapier.
Give Zapier access to your airfocus account, using airfocus 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 Slack
Choose the following trigger: New Message Posted to Channel (Triggers when a new message is posted to a specific #channel you choose.).
Then set up an Action for airfocus
Choose this action: Create Item (Create an item in airfocus.).
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 Slack and airfocus.
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 Create airfocus items from new Slack channel messages!
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