Twitter
Slack
ifttt

An automated workflow using ifttt

Connects Twitter + Slack

Post to Slack when a tweet matches your search term

About this workflow template

This automation scenario allows you to connect Twitter and Slack

It can be build using Ifttt, a no-code workflow automation tool. Ifttt 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.

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

Diagram

Post to Slack when a tweet matches your search term
Workflow diagram: Twitter + Slack integration

How it works?

When this trigger fires in Twitter

Twitter

New tweet from search in Twitter

This Trigger fires every time a new tweet matches your search query. Limited to 10 tweets per check, and protected tweets will not be returned.

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 Post to Slack when a tweet matches your search term.

Part I

Configure Applications

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

  • Create IFTTT account.

    Create IFTTT account.

    Create IFTTT account if you don't have one.

  • Connect Twitter to IFTTT.

    Connect Twitter to IFTTT.

    Give IFTTT access to your Twitter account, using Twitter 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 Twitter

    Set up a Trigger action for Twitter

    Choose the following trigger: New tweet from search (This Trigger fires every time a new tweet matches your search query. Limited to 10 tweets per check, and protected tweets will not be returned.).

  • 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 Twitter 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 Post to Slack when a tweet matches your search term!

Supported triggers and actions

  • Slack

    New message in channels (instant)

    New message in channels (instant)

    pipedream
    triggerbypipedream
  • Slack

    New message posted to channel

    Triggers when a new message is posted to a specific #channel you choose.

    zapier
    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.

    zapierpabbly-connectalbato
    triggerbyzapierpabbly-connectalbato
  • Slack

    New mention

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

    zapier
    triggerbyzapier
  • Twitter

    Advanced search

    Advanced search

    pipedream
    actionbypipedream
  • Twitter

    Post a tweet

    This Action will post a new tweet to your Twitter account. NOTE: Please adhere to Twitter’s Rules and Terms of Service.

    ifttt
    actionbyifttt
  • Twitter

    Create tweet

    Creates a tweet. Optionally, include an image, video, or GIF.

    zapierintegratelypabbly-connectpipedream
    actionbyzapierintegratelypabbly-connectpipedream
  • Twitter

    Post a tweet with image

    This Action will post a new tweet to your Twitter account with a linked pic.twitter.com image. NOTE: Please adhere to Twitter’s Rules and Terms of Service.

    ifttt
    actionbyifttt
  • Twitter

    Add user to list

    Adds a user to one of your lists.

    zapierautomateiointegratelypabbly-connectpipedream
    actionbyzapierautomateiointegratelypabbly-connectpipedream
  • Twitter

    Create a post

    Posts a new post.

    integromat
    actionbyintegromat

Apps you need

Twitter

Twitter

Social Networks

A real-time social networking platform for connecting and engaging with people

Twitter, the real-time social network, lets you share ideas, follow trends, and join conversations worldwide. Stay connected with short messages called "tweets" and engage with a diverse community.

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.