An automated workflow using zapier
Connects Slack + RSS
Create RSS feed items for new messages posted to channels in Slack
About this workflow template
This automation scenario allows you to connect Slack and RSS
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 RSS 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 RSS
Create Item in Feed in RSS
Power your own Zapier RSS feed.
How to set up this workflow
This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Create RSS feed items for new messages posted to channels in Slack.
Part I
Configure Applications
First, we need to connect Slack and RSS 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 RSS to Zapier.
Give Zapier access to your RSS account, using RSS 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 RSS
Choose this action: Create Item in Feed (Power your own Zapier RSS feed.).
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 RSS.
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 RSS feed items for new messages posted to channels in Slack!
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Apps you need
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