Buffer + Slack

Send new Buffer idea items as channel messages in Slack

Stay on top of your innovative thoughts with this streamlined workflow between Buffer and Slack. When a new idea is added to Buffer, a message will be instantly sent to a Slack channel, keeping your team updated and engaged in real time. Experience seamless communication and idea sharing, benefiting your collaborative projects without any additional effort.

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New Idea Item
Triggers when a new idea has been added.
TriggerScheduled
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Send Channel Message
Triggers when a new message is posted to a specific #channel you choose.
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Supported triggers and actions

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- OrganizationRequired
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Scheduled
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- OrganizationRequired
- Channel
Trigger
Scheduled
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- OrganizationRequired
- Channel
Trigger
Scheduled
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- OrganizationRequired
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Scheduled
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- OrganizationRequired
- TagRequired
- Post status
Trigger
Scheduled
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- OrganizationRequired
- ChannelRequired
- PausedRequired
Action
Write
- Trigger for Bot Messages?
Trigger
Instant
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- ChannelRequired
- Trigger for Bot Messages?
Trigger
Instant
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- Channel
- User Name
- Shared
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Instant
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- ChannelRequired
- Trigger for Bot Messages?
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Instant
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- Reaction
- Channel
- User
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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?
- 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
Action
Write
- ChannelRequired
- 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
- First Name
- Last Name
- Title
- Email
- User
Action
Write
- Raw Request User Info
- Api Docs Info
- HTTP MethodRequired
- URLRequired
- Query String Parameters
- Headers
- Additional Request Headers
- Body
Action
Write
Create Private Channel
This action creates a private channel in Slack.
Action
Write
- EmailRequired
- Return Raw Results?
Action
Search
- Full NameRequired
- Return Raw Results?
Action
Search

- OrganizationRequired
- Channel
Trigger
Scheduled
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- OrganizationRequired
Trigger
Scheduled
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- OrganizationRequired
- Channel
Trigger
Scheduled
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- OrganizationRequired
- TagRequired
Trigger
Scheduled
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- OrganizationRequired
- Tags
Action
Write
- OrganizationRequired
- Tags
- ChannelRequired
- MethodRequired
Action
Write
New Channel
Triggers whenever a new #channel is created.
Trigger
Instant
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- Include Alias
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Instant
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- User Name
- Highlight Word
- Trigger for Bot Messages?
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Instant
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New Pushed Message
Triggers when you click the "Push to Zapier" button from a message in Slack.
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
- 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
- Channel NameRequired
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
- Search QueryRequired
- Sort By
- Sort Direction
Action
Search
- IDRequired
- Return Raw Results?
Action
Search
- UsernameRequired
- Return Raw Results?
Action
Search

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Send new Buffer idea items as channel messages in Slack

New Channel

New Draft Item

OrganizationRequired

Channel

New Queue Item

OrganizationRequired

Channel

New Tag

OrganizationRequired

Tag Assigned to a Post or Draft

OrganizationRequired

TagRequired

Post status

Pause Queue

OrganizationRequired

ChannelRequired

PausedRequired

New Public Message Posted Anywhere

Trigger for Bot Messages?

New Message Posted to Channel

ChannelRequired

Trigger for Bot Messages?

New File

Channel

User Name

Shared

New Message Posted to Private Channel

ChannelRequired

Trigger for Bot Messages?

New Reaction Added

Reaction

Channel

User

New User

Invite User To Channel

ChannelRequired

UsersRequired

Send Direct Message

Send Multi Message

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

Send Private Channel Message

ChannelRequired

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?

Update Profile

First Name

Last Name

Title

Email

User

API Request (Beta)

Raw Request User Info

Api Docs Info

HTTP MethodRequired

URLRequired