ClickSend SMS + Slack

Send sms with ClickSend SMS for every new message posted to private Slack channels

This workflow springs into action when a new message appears in a private Slack channel and promptly sends an SMS via ClickSend SMS. This automation saves you time by ensuring no essential communications are missed - even when you're away from Slack. The process is efficient, direct, and enhances your ability to respond swiftly to crucial private messages.

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New Message Posted to Private Channel
Triggers when a new message is posted to a specific #private-channel or multi-dm.
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Sends a new SMS.
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Supported triggers and actions

- Trigger for Bot Messages?
- Optimized data
Trigger
Instant
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- ChannelRequired
- Trigger for Bot Messages?
- Optimized data
Trigger
Instant
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- Channel
- User Name
- Shared
Trigger
Instant
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- Search QueryRequired
- Optimized data
Trigger
Polling
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- Zap Identifier
- Access type
Trigger
Instant
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New Saved Message
Triggers when you save a message.
Trigger
Instant
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- TextRequired
- Remind when?Required
- Remind who?
Action
Write
- ChannelRequired
- Add Zapier app to channel automatically?
- Message TextRequired
- Send as a bot?
- Bot Name
- Bot Icon
- Include a link to this Zap?
- Attach Image by URL
- Auto-Expand Links?
- Link Usernames and Channel Names?
- Schedule At
- File
- Thread
- Send Channel Message?
- Zap Id
Action
Write
- Channel NameRequired
Action
Write
- Status Copy
- Approval request messageRequired
- Send message asRequired
- Approval typeRequired
- Zap Id
- Include a link to this Zap?
- Approve button URL
- Approve button label
- Add decline button
- Add details button
- Require confirmation
Action
Write
- First Name
- Last Name
- Title
- Email
- Display Name
- User
Action
Write
- Stop on errorRequired
- HTTP MethodRequired
- URLRequired
- Query string parameters
- Additional request headers
- Body
Action
Write
Remove User from Channel
This action removes a specified user from a specified channel in Slack.
Action
Write
Create Private Channel
This action creates a private channel in Slack.
Action
Write
Edit Message
This action updates a specific message sent by the same Authenticated user on Slack. You need to provide the Channel ID, the Timestamp of the message to be edited, and the new text for the message.
Action
Write
- Search QueryRequired
- Sort By
- Sort Direction
Action
Search
- IDRequired
- Return Raw Results?
Action
Search
- UsernameRequired
- Return Raw Results?
Action
Search
- Contact ListRequired
- First Name
- Last Name
- Phone Number
- Email
- Fax Number
- Organization Name
- Custom 1
- Custom 2
- Custom 3
- Custom 4
- Address Line 1
- Address Line 2
- City
- State
- Postal Code
- Country
Action
Write
- Contact ListRequired
- Contact IDRequired
Action
Write
- ToRequired
- FromRequired
- Custom String
- PDF File UrlRequired
Action
Write
- Campaign NameRequired
- List NameRequired
- From
- Media URLRequired
- SubjectRequired
- MessageRequired
- Schedule
Action
Write
- Custom String
- PDF File UrlRequired
- Priority
- Template Used
- Colour
- Duplex
- Address NameRequired
- Line 1Required
- Line 2
- CityRequired
- State
- Postal CodeRequired
- CountryRequired
- Return AddressRequired
Action
Write
- Campaign NameRequired
- List NameRequired
- From
- MessageRequired
- Schedule
Action
Write
- ToRequired
- MessageRequired
- Language
- VoiceRequired
- From
- Schedule
- Custom String
Action
Write
Update Contact
This action updates a contact in ClickSend SMS using the phone number as a unique identifier. It updates all standard fields related to a contact and only performs the update if the contact exists.
Action
Write
- List NameRequired
Action
Search
- Contact ListRequired
- Phone NumberRequired
Action
Search

New Channel
Triggers when a new #channel is created.
Trigger
Instant
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- Include Alias
Trigger
Instant
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- Username
- Highlight Word
- Trigger for Bot Messages?
Trigger
Instant
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- ChannelRequired
- Trigger for Bot Messages?
Trigger
Instant
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- Channel
- Reaction
- User
Trigger
Instant
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New User
Triggers when a new Slack user is created / first joins your org.
Trigger
Instant
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- ChannelRequired
- UsersRequired
Action
Write
- Send Multi Message
- Message TextRequired
- Send as a bot?
- Include a link to this Zap?
- Attach Image by URL
- Auto-Expand Links?
- Link Usernames and Channel Names?
- Schedule At
- Zap Id
Action
Write
- ChannelRequired
- Add Zapier app to channel automatically?
- Message TextRequired
- Send as a bot?
- Bot Name
- Bot Icon
- Include a link to this Zap?
- Attach Image by URL
- Auto-Expand Links?
- Link Usernames and Channel Names?
- Schedule At
- Zap Id
- File
- Thread
- Send Channel Message?
Action
Write
- ChannelRequired
- TopicRequired
- Topic set by
Action
Write
- Status Text
- Status Emoji
- Expiration Time
Action
Write
Delete Message
This action deletes an existing message in a specific channel on Slack. You need to provide the channel ID and the message timestamp as inputs.
Action
Write
Retrieve Thread Messages
This action retrieves all the messages sent to a specific thread in a selected channel.
Action
Write
Find Public Channel
This action will find a public channel in Slack using either the channel's ID or name.
Action
Write
Get Message by Timestamp
This action retrieves a specific message from a conversation history in Slack using the message's timestamp.
Action
Write
- EmailRequired
- Return Raw Results?
Action
Search
- Full NameRequired
- Return Raw Results?
Action
Search
New Incoming SMS
Triggers when a new incoming sms is received.
Trigger
Instant
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- List NameRequired
Action
Write
- Contact ListRequired
Action
Write
- ToRequired
- SubjectRequired
- BodyRequired
- Schedule
- From
- Custom String
- Media URLRequired
Action
Write
- PDF File UrlRequired
- Address NameRequired
- Line 1Required
- Line 2
- CityRequired
- State
- Postal CodeRequired
- CountryRequired
- Return AddressRequired
- Custom String
- Priority
Action
Write
- ToRequired
- MessageRequired
- Schedule
- From
- Custom String
- Contact ID
Action
Write
- Contact List NameRequired
- MessageRequired
- Schedule
- From
- Custom String
Action
Write
- Stop on errorRequired
- HTTP MethodRequired
- URLRequired
- Query string parameters
- Additional request headers
- Body
Action
Write
Create SMS Campaign
This action creates an SMS Campaign in ClickSend SMS. You need to provide the campaign name, recipient list, message content, sender's phone number, and the schedule for the campaign in UNIX timestamp. The sender's phone number and the schedule are option
Action
Write
- Contact ListRequired
- Email AddressRequired
Action
Search

About ClickSend SMS

ClickSend is a cloud-based service that lets you send and receive SMS, Email, Voice, Fax and Letters worldwide.

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Related categories

Phone & SMS

About Slack

Slack is a platform for team communication: everything in one place, instantly searchable, available wherever you go. Offering instant messaging, document sharing and knowledge search for modern teams.

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Related categories

Team Chat

ClickSend SMS + Slack

Send sms with ClickSend SMS for every new message posted to private Slack channels

Supported triggers and actions

New Public Message Posted Anywhere

New Message Posted to Channel

New File

New Message From Query

New Pushed Message

New Saved Message

Add Reminder

Send Channel Message

Create Channel

Request Approval

Update Profile

API Request (Beta)

Remove User from Channel

Create Private Channel

Edit Message

Find Message

Find User by ID

Find User by Username

Create Contact

Delete Contact

Send Fax

Send MMS Campaign

Send Letter

Send SMS Campaign

Send Voice

Update Contact

Search Contact Lists

Search Contact by Phone

New Channel

New Team Custom Emoji

New Mention

New Message Posted to Private Channel

New Reaction Added

New User

Invite User to Channel

Send Direct Message

Send Private Channel Message

Set Channel Topic

Set Status

Delete Message

Retrieve Thread Messages

Find Public Channel

Get Message by Timestamp

Find User by Email

Find User by Name

New Incoming SMS

Create Contact List

Delete Contact List

Send MMS

Send Postcard

Send SMS

Send SMS to Contact List

API Request (Beta)

Create SMS Campaign

Search Contact by Email Address

About ClickSend SMS

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About Slack

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