An automated workflow using zapier
Connects Slack + Quip
Add saved Slack messages to a Quip spreadsheet
About this workflow template
This automation scenario allows you to connect Slack and Quip
It can be build using Zapier, a no-code workflow automation tool. Zapier 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.
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How it works?
When this trigger fires in Slack
New Saved Message in Slack
Triggers when you save a message.
Then this action happens in Quip
Add Row to Spreadsheet in Quip
This action will add a row to a Quip spreadsheet.
How to set up this workflow
This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Add saved Slack messages to a Quip spreadsheet.
Part I
Configure Applications
First, we need to connect Slack and Quip 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 Quip to Zapier.
Give Zapier access to your Quip account, using Quip 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 Saved Message (Triggers when you save a message.).
Then set up an Action for Quip
Choose this action: Add Row to Spreadsheet (This action will add a row to a Quip spreadsheet.).
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 Quip.
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 Add saved Slack messages to a Quip spreadsheet!
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