MeisterTask + Slack

Create MeisterTask tasks from new Slack private channel messages

Streamline your project management flow with this convenient workflow. When a new message is posted in a private Slack channel, a task is instantly created in MeisterTask. This ensures important conversations in Slack translate to actionable tasks in MeisterTask, enhancing productivity and team collaboration. No manual entry needed, as this automation ensures every conversation is efficiently utilized.

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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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Create Task
Creates a new task.
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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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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
New Checklist Item
Triggers when a new checklist item is added to a task.
Trigger
Polling
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New Project
Triggers when a new project is created.
Trigger
Instant
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New Label
Triggers when a label is created.
Trigger
Instant
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- Trigger On Updated Tasks Instead of New Tasks?
Trigger
Polling
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- TaskRequired
- FileRequired
- FilenameRequired
Action
Write
- Task NameRequired
- Task Notes
- Due Date
Action
Write
- Task IDRequired
- Task Name
- Task Notes
- Due Date
Action
Write
- Person IdRequired
Action
Search
- Text
- Status
Action
Search
- NameRequired
- ColorRequired
Action
Search or write

New Channel
Triggers when a new #channel is created.
Trigger
Instant
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- Include Alias
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Instant
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- Username
- Highlight Word
- Trigger for Bot Messages?
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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
- 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 Attachment
Triggers when an attachment is created.
Trigger
Instant
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- ProjectRequired
Trigger
Polling
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- ProjectRequired
Trigger
Polling
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- ProjectRequired
- TaskRequired
Trigger
Polling
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New Task Label
Triggers when a Task label is created.
Trigger
Instant
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- NameRequired
- ColorRequired
Action
Write
Create Task Label
Creates a new task label.
Action
Write
- Text
Action
Search
- Name
Action
Search
- Text
- TaskRequired
- FileRequired
- FilenameRequired
Action
Search or write
- Text
- Status
- Task NameRequired
- Task Notes
- Due Date
Action
Search or write

About MeisterTask

MeisterTask is an incredibly intuitive online task manager that uses smart integrations and task automations to make your team more productive.

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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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MeisterTask + Slack

Create MeisterTask tasks from new Slack private channel messages

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

New Checklist Item

New Project

New Label

New Task

Create Attachment

Create Task

Update Task

Find Person

Find Task

Find or Create Label

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 Attachment

New Person

New Section

New Comment

New Task Label

Create Label

Create Task Label

Find Attachment

Find Label

Find or Create Attachment

Find or Create Task

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