An automated workflow using ifttt
Connects Twitter + Slack
Notify of new Twitter followers in Slack
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 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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Twitter and Slack can also be integrated using automation tools other than ifttt:
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How it works?
When this trigger fires in Twitter
New follower in Twitter
This Trigger fires every time a new user starts following you.
Then this action happens in 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 Notify of new Twitter followers in Slack.
Part I
Configure Applications
First, we need to connect Twitter and Slack to IFTTT.
Create IFTTT account.
Create IFTTT account if you don't have one.
Connect Twitter to IFTTT.
Give IFTTT access to your Twitter account, using Twitter credentials.
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
Choose the following trigger: New follower (This Trigger fires every time a new user starts following you.).
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
Configure the data that is exchanged between Twitter and Slack.
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 Notify of new Twitter followers in Slack!
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Apps you need
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 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 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.
