An automated workflow using ifttt
Connects Vimeo + Slack
Post liked Vimeo videos to a Slack channel
About this workflow template
This automation scenario allows you to connect Vimeo 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.
Categories
Vimeo and Slack can also be integrated using automation tools other than ifttt:
How it works?
When this trigger fires in Vimeo
New liked video in Vimeo
This Trigger fires every time you like (heart) a video on Vimeo.
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 Post liked Vimeo videos to a Slack channel.
Part I
Configure Applications
First, we need to connect Vimeo and Slack to IFTTT.
Create IFTTT account.
Create IFTTT account if you don't have one.
Connect Vimeo to IFTTT.
Give IFTTT access to your Vimeo account, using Vimeo 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 Vimeo
Choose the following trigger: New liked video (This Trigger fires every time you like (heart) a video on Vimeo.).
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 Vimeo 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 Post liked Vimeo videos to a Slack channel!
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Upload video
Upload a video to your Vimeo account. You need to ensure that your Vimeo account has sufficient quota to store the video.
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Uploads a video to the currently logged-on user account.
actionbyintegromatintegratelyAdd a video to an album
Adds an uploaded video to a user's album.
actionbyintegromatDelete a video
Permanently removes a video from the currently logged-on user account.
actionbyintegromatRemove a video from an album
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actionbyintegromatUpdate a video
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Apps you need
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.
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