GitLab + Slack

Create GitLab issues from new Slack channel messages

Easily track Slack channel discussions and turn them into actionable GitLab issues with this seamless workflow. Whenever a new message is posted to a specified Slack channel, an issue will be created in GitLab, ensuring you never miss a critical discussion or feedback point. Keep your team on the same page and improve project management by connecting your Slack and GitLab in a simple, effective manner.

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New Message Posted to Channel
Triggers when a new message is posted to a specific #channel you choose.
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Create Issue
Creates a new issue.
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Supported triggers and actions

- Trigger for Bot Messages?
- Optimized data
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- ChannelRequired
- Trigger for Bot Messages?
- Optimized data
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Instant
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- Channel
- User Name
- Shared
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Instant
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- Search QueryRequired
- Optimized data
Trigger
Polling
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- Zap Identifier
- Access type
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New Saved Message
Triggers when you save a message.
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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
- Approval request messageRequired
- ChannelRequired
- Approvers
- Include a Decline button?
- Bot name
- Bot icon
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
Retrieve Thread Messages
This action retrieves all the messages sent to a specific thread in a selected channel.
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
- ProjectRequired
- Branch or Tag
Trigger
Polling
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- GroupRequired
- Event
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Instant
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- ProjectRequired
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Instant
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- ProjectRequired
- Event
- Job Name
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- ProjectRequired
- Event
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- ProjectRequired
- NameRequired
- Reference Branch Name
Action
Write
- ProjectRequired
- TitleRequired
- Description
- Labels
- Assignee Gitlab Username
Action
Write
- ProjectRequired
- TitleRequired
- Description
- Source BranchRequired
- Target Branch
Action
Write
- ProjectRequired
- Merge RequestRequired
- Title
- Description
- Add Labels
- Remove Labels
- State
Action
Write
- GroupRequired
- Labels
- Scope
- State
- Order By
Action
Search
- ProjectRequired
- Labels
- Scope
- State
- Order By
Action
Search

New Channel
Triggers when a new #channel is created.
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- Include Alias
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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
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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
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
Remove User from Channel
This action removes a specified user from a specified channel in Slack.
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
- ProjectRequired
Trigger
Instant
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- ProjectRequired
Trigger
Instant
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- GroupRequired
- Event
Trigger
Instant
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- ProjectRequired
- Event
Trigger
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- ProjectRequired
- Filter Instructions
- Merge Request Author
- Merge Request Assignee
- Comment Author
Trigger
Instant
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- Group
- Project
Trigger
Polling
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- ProjectRequired
- Commit MessageRequired
- Branch NameRequired
- File ActionRequired
- File PathRequired
- File ContentsRequired
Action
Write
- ProjectRequired
- IssueRequired
- BodyRequired
- Confidential
Action
Write
- ProjectRequired
- Merge RequestRequired
- BodyRequired
- Confidential
Action
Write
- Stop on errorRequired
- HTTP MethodRequired
- URLRequired
- Query string parameters
- Additional request headers
- Body
Action
Write
- Scope
- State
- Order By
- Filter by Labels from a Group or Project?
Action
Search

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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)

Retrieve Thread Messages

Create Private Channel

Edit Message

Find Message

Find User by ID

Find User by Username

New Commit

New Group Issue Event

New Issue Comment

New Job Event

New Project Merge Request Event

Create Branch

Create Issue

Create Merge Request

Update Merge Request

Find Group Merge Requests

Find Project Merge Requests

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

Remove User from Channel

Find Public Channel

Get Message by Timestamp

Find User by Email

Find User by Name

New Code Snippet Comment

New Commit Comment

New Group Merge Request Event

New Project Issue Event

New Merge Request Comment

Merge Request Review Request

Create Commit

Add Note to Issue

Add Note to Merge Request

API Request (Beta)

Find All Merge Requests

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