Clockify + Slack

Start timers in Clockify when new messages are posted to private channels in Slack

Boost your productivity by ensuring that every new message posted to a private channel in Slack initiates the Start Timer function in Clockify. This streamlined workflow lets you balance your focus between communication and time management in a seamless way, without the need for manual intervention. Measure your project time effectively, while staying engaged in your team's conversations.

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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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Start Timer
Starts a new time entry.
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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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- ChannelRequired
- Trigger for Bot Messages?
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
- 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
- Conversation IDRequired
- Message ID (ts)Required
Action
Search
- Search QueryRequired
- Sort By
- Sort Direction
Action
Search
- IDRequired
- Return Raw Results?
Action
Search
- UsernameRequired
- Return Raw Results?
Action
Search
- WorkspaceRequired
Trigger
Polling
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- WorkspaceRequired
- ProjectRequired
Trigger
Polling
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- WorkspaceRequired
Trigger
Polling
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- WorkspaceRequired
- ProjectRequired
- Task nameRequired
- Status
Action
Write
- WorkspaceRequired
- Project nameRequired
- Client
- Is project public?
- Is project billable?
Action
Write
- WorkspaceRequired
- Start DateTimeRequired
- End DateTimeRequired
- Project
- Task
- Tags
- Description
- Billable
Action
Write
- WorkspaceRequired
Action
Write
- WorkspaceRequired
- Project NameRequired
Action
Search
- WorkspaceRequired
- Tag NameRequired
Action
Search
- WorkspaceRequired
- Description
- Time Entry Started After
- Time Entry Ended Before
- Project
- Task
- Tags
Action
Search
- WorkspaceRequired
- Project nameRequired
- Client
- Is project public?
- Is project billable?
Action
Search or write
- WorkspaceRequired
- Tag nameRequired
Action
Search or write
- WorkspaceRequired
- Description
- Start DateTimeRequired
- End DateTimeRequired
- Project
- Task
- Tags
- Billable
Action
Search or write

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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- Conversation ID
- Reaction
- Member ID
- Message Author ID
Trigger
Instant
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- Zap Identifier
- Access type
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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- Conversation IDRequired
- Scheduled AsRequired
- Scheduled Message IDRequired
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
- Conversation IDRequired
Action
Search
- Conversation IDRequired
- Message ID (ts)Required
Action
Search
- EmailRequired
- Return Raw Results?
Action
Search
- Full NameRequired
- Return Raw Results?
Action
Search
- WorkspaceRequired
Trigger
Polling
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- WorkspaceRequired
Trigger
Polling
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- WorkspaceRequired
- Project
- Task
- Tags
Trigger
Polling
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New Workspace
Triggers when a new workspace is created.
Trigger
Polling
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- WorkspaceRequired
- Client nameRequired
Action
Write
- WorkspaceRequired
- Tag nameRequired
Action
Write
- WorkspaceRequired
- Project
- Task
- Tags
- Description
- Is billable?
Action
Write
- WorkspaceRequired
- Client nameRequired
Action
Search
- WorkspaceRequired
Action
Search
- WorkspaceRequired
- ProjectRequired
- Task NameRequired
Action
Search
- WorkspaceRequired
- Client nameRequired
Action
Search or write
- WorkspaceRequired
- Project
- Task
- Tags
- Description
- Is billable?
Action
Search or write
- WorkspaceRequired
- ProjectRequired
- Task nameRequired
- Status
Action
Search or write

About Clockify

Clockify is a completely free time tracking software for teams. It's a simple time tracker and timesheet app for tracking work hours on projects.

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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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Start timers in Clockify when new messages are posted to private channels in Slack

New Public Message Posted Anywhere

New Message Posted to Channel

New File

New Message From Query

New Message Posted to Private Channel

New Saved Message

Add Reminder

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

Get Message

Find Message

Find User by ID

Find User by Username

New Project

New Task

New Timer Started

Create Task

Create Project

Create Time Entry

Stop Timer

Find Project

Find Tag

Find Time Entry

Find or create project

Find or create tag

Find or create time entry

New Channel

New Team Custom Emoji

New Mention

New Reaction Added

New Pushed Message

New User

Cancel Scheduled Message

Send Channel Message

Create Channel

Request Approval

Update Profile

API Request (Beta)

Remove User from Channel

Create Private Channel

Edit Message

Get Conversation

Get Message Permalink

Find User by Email

Find User by Name

New Client

New Tag

New Time Entry

New Workspace

Create Client

Create Tag

Start Timer

Find Client

Find Running Timer

Find Task

Find or create client

Find running time entry or start a new time entry

Find or create task

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