OneDrive + Slack

Create Slack direct messages when new OneDrive folders are added

Stay organized and keep your team informed with this efficient workflow. When you create a new folder in OneDrive, a direct message is sent in Slack to the desired recipient, ensuring all important updates are seamlessly communicated. Save time and improve collaboration with this simple yet effective automation.

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New Folder
Triggers when a new folder is added.
TriggerPolling
automatically do this!
Send Direct Message
Sends a direct message to a user or yourself from the Slackbot. Can also schedule a message for later.
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Supported triggers and actions

- Info 1
- Folder
- Include file object?
Trigger
Polling
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- Info 1
- Folder
- Include Folders
- Allow External Drives
Trigger
Polling
Try It
- Info 1
- Folder
- Shared Folder
- NameRequired
Action
Write
- Stop on errorRequired
- HTTP MethodRequired
- URLRequired
- Query string parameters
- Additional request headers
- Body
Action
Write
- Folder
- NameRequired
- Search all files, including files shared with you?
Action
Search
- Folder
- NameRequired
- Search all files, including files shared with you?
- Info 1
- Shared Folder
Action
Search or write
New Channel
Triggers when a new #channel is created.
Trigger
Instant
Try It
- Include Alias
Trigger
Instant
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- Username
- Highlight Word
- Trigger for Bot Messages?
Trigger
Instant
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- Conversation
- Reaction
- Member
- Message author
Trigger
Instant
Try It
- Zap Identifier
- Access type
Trigger
Instant
Try It
New User
Triggers when a new Slack user is created / first joins your org.
Trigger
Instant
Try It
- 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
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
- 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

- Folder
Trigger
Polling
Try It
- Info 1
- Folder
- Shared Folder
- FileRequired
- File Name
Action
Write
- Info 1
- Folder
- Shared Folder
- FileRequired
- Name of New FileRequired
Action
Write
- Folder
- NameRequired
- Include file object?
- Search all files, including files shared with you?
Action
Search
- Folder
- File NameRequired
- Include file object?
- Search all files, including files shared with you?
- Info 1
- Shared Folder
- FileRequired
Action
Search or write
- Trigger for Bot Messages?
- Optimized data
Trigger
Instant
Try It
- ChannelRequired
- Trigger for Bot Messages?
- Optimized data
Trigger
Instant
Try It
- Channel
- User Name
- Shared
Trigger
Instant
Try It
- Search QueryRequired
- Optimized data
Trigger
Polling
Try It
- ChannelRequired
- Trigger for Bot Messages?
Trigger
Instant
Try It
New Saved Message
Triggers when you save a message.
Trigger
Instant
Try It
- 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
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
- 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

About OneDrive

OneDrive, Microsoft's file sync app formerly known as SkyDrive, lets you store your files online, edit Office documents in the free Office Web Apps, and easily access your online files from your PC.

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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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OneDrive + Slack

Create Slack direct messages when new OneDrive folders are added

Supported triggers and actions

New File

New Shared Item

Create Folder

API Request (Beta)

Find Folder

Find or Create Folder

New Channel

New Team Custom Emoji

New Mention

New Reaction Added

New Pushed Message

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

Get Message

Find Message

Find User by ID

Find User by Username

New Folder

Upload File

Create New Text File

Find File

Find or Create File

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

Send Channel Message

Create Channel

Request Approval

Update Profile

API Request (Beta)

Retrieve Thread Messages

Create Private Channel

Edit Message

Get Conversation

Get Message Permalink

Find User by Email

Find User by Name

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