This automation scenario allows you to connect Slack and Microsoft To Do
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.
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Slack and Microsoft To Do can also be integrated using automation tools other than zapier:
When this trigger fires in Slack
Triggers when a new message is posted to a specific #channel you choose.
Then this action happens in Microsoft To Do
Creates a new task.
This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Create Microsoft To-Do tasks for new messages posted in Slack channels.
Part I
First, we need to connect Slack and Microsoft To Do 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 Microsoft To Do to Zapier.
Give Zapier access to your Microsoft To Do account, using Microsoft To Do credentials.
Part II
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 Microsoft To Do
Choose this action: Create Task (Creates a new task.).
Part III
Finally, we need to test this automation and publish it.
Customize data flow
Configure the data that is exchanged between Slack and Microsoft To Do.
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 Microsoft To-Do tasks for new messages posted in Slack channels!
New message in channels (instant)
Triggers when a new message is posted to a specific #channel you choose.
Triggers when you save a message.
Triggers when you click the "Push to Zapier" button from a message in Slack.
Triggers when a new Slack user is created / first joins your org.
Triggers when a username or highlight word is mentioned in a public #channel.
Creates a new task.
This action will create a task in a given task list.
Creates a new task with a file attachment (File size should not be above 3MB).
Creates a new list.
Marks a task as complete.
Completes a task.
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