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ChatBot
1. Choose trigger event
Slack
Slack
2. Choose action
1. Select the event
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Choose a trigger event
Choose a trigger
A trigger is the event that starts your Zap—like a "New Message" from ChatBot.
Add your action
An action happens after the trigger—such as "Add Reaction" in Slack.
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Supported triggers and actions
Zapier helps you create workflows that connect your apps to automate repetitive tasks. A trigger is an event that starts a workflow, and an action is an event a Zap performs.
New Message
Triggers when a user sends a message that triggers the chosen interaction.
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Conversation ID
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Channel
Required
Users
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Title
Content
Channel ID
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Send Multi Message
Message Text
Required
Send as a bot?
Include a link to this automation?
Attach Image by URL
Auto-Expand Links?
Link Usernames and Channel Names?
Schedule At
Zap_id
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Allowed_edit_copy
Conversation ID
Required
Message TS (ID)
Required
Posted By
Content Type
Reply Broadcast
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Channel
Required
Add Zapier app to channel automatically?
Message Text
Required
Send as a bot?
Bot Name
Bot Icon
Include a link to this automation?
Attach Image by URL
Auto-Expand Links?
Link Usernames and Channel Names?
Schedule At
Zap_id
File
Thread
Send Channel Message?
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Channel
Required
Topic
Required
Topic set by
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Status Text
Status Emoji
Expiration Time
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Remove User from Channel
This action removes a specified user from a specified channel in Slack.
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
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
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Find Public Channel
This action will find a public channel in Slack using either the channel's ID or name.
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
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
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Conversation ID
Required
Scheduled As
Required
Scheduled Message ID
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Channel
Required
Add Zapier app to channel automatically?
Message Text
Required
Send as a bot?
Bot Name
Bot Icon
Include a link to this automation?
Attach Image by URL
Auto-Expand Links?
Link Usernames and Channel Names?
Schedule At
File
Thread
Send Channel Message?
Zap_id
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Allowed_delete_copy
Conversation ID
Required
Message TS (ID)
Required
Posted By
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Canvas ID
Required
Operation
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Channel Name
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Status_copy
Approval request message
Required
Send message as
Required
Approval type
Required
Zap_id
Include a link to this automation?
Approve button URL
Approve button label
Add decline button
Add details button
Require confirmation
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
First Name
Last Name
Title
Email
Display Name
User
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Stop on error
Required
HTTP Method
Required
URL
Required
Query string parameters
Additional request headers
Body
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Get Message by Timestamp
This action retrieves a specific message from a conversation history in Slack using the message's timestamp.
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Retrieve Thread Messages
This action retrieves all the messages sent to a specific thread in a selected channel.
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Create Private Channel
This action creates a private channel in Slack.
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Conversation ID
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Search
Find existing data in your app
Conversation ID
Required
Message ID (ts)
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Search
Find existing data in your app
Conversation ID
Required
Message TS (ID)
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Search
Find existing data in your app
Email
Required
Return Raw Results?
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Search
Find existing data in your app
Full Name
Required
Return Raw Results?
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Search
Find existing data in your app
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Expose ChatBot and Slack actions as tools in any MCP client. Authenticate once, then call them in natural language.
Example actions on this page
Add Reaction
Works with
Claude · ChatGPT · Cursor · any MCP-compatible client
There is no Python package yet. SDK is TypeScript-only (@zapier/zapier-sdk). The MCP server URL is personal to your account; get it at zapier.com/mcp.
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Practical ways you can use ChatBot and Slack
Share customer messages in Slack.
When a user sends a message that triggers an interaction in ChatBot, Zapier can automatically share that message with a specific Slack channel. This ensures customer feedback or questions are visible to your team immediately, helping you address concerns or requests quickly.
When a customer sends a message that triggers a help-focused interaction in ChatBot, Zapier can push that message to a designated Slack channel. This visibility ensures that the support team can prioritize and take immediate action, reducing response times and improving customer satisfaction.
Zapier can automatically send an alert to a Slack channel when someone triggers a specific message in ChatBot related to onboarding or job application inquiries. This centralizes communication and ensures your HR team responds to queries swiftly, enhancing the candidate experience.
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Frequently Asked Questions about ChatBot + Slack integrations
New to automation with Zapier? You're not alone. Here are some answers to common questions about how Zapier works with ChatBot and Slack
Can I integrate ChatBot with Slack on my own?
Yes, you can integrate ChatBot with Slack using our platform. You'll need to create a Zap that connects ChatBot and Slack together by selecting specific triggers and actions for both applications.
What triggers are available when connecting ChatBot to Slack?
When connecting ChatBot to Slack, some of the available triggers include receiving a new message in a channel or direct message, and adding a specific reaction or emoji to a message in Slack.
What actions can I set up between ChatBot and Slack?
You can set up various actions like sending a channel message, creating a new channel, updating profile status or responding to messages directly from your ChatBot once certain triggers in Slack are activated.
Do I need technical skills to set up the integration?
No technical skills are necessary. Our user-friendly interface allows you to set up the integration by following straightforward steps to choose triggers and corresponding actions.
Is it possible to send automated responses from ChatBot when someone mentions me in Slack?
Yes, you can automate responses by setting up triggers for mentions. Once a mention trigger is activated, an action can be chosen for the chatbot to send a predefined response.
Can I customize responses sent from ChatBot through Slack?
Absolutely, responses can be tailored through our platform according to your needs. You will work with templates and dynamic fields that allow customization of messaging content based on specific triggers.
What if the integration stops working suddenly?
If the integration stops working suddenly, check if any changes were made on either the ChatBot or Slack side that may affect their connectivity. We also provide troubleshooting guides and support if issues persist.
About ChatBot
ChatBot is a universal and comprehensive framework for building modern AI chatbots. It can be used by total beginners as well as advanced developers.
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.
