CoSchedule + Slack

Send direct messages in Slack for new tasks in CoSchedule

Stay on top of your tasks like a pro. When you add a new task in CoSchedule, this workflow sends a corresponding direct message in Slack. This ensures immediate communication, helping your team stay informed and aligned on all tasks, enhancing productivity and efficiency. Seam up your project management with this CoSchedule to Slack integration.

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New Task
Triggers when a new task is created on the calendar. (Project tasks and personal tasks created in the user dashboard are not included with this trigger.)
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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

New Project
Triggers when a new piece of project is created.
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New Message
Triggers when a new message is created.
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New Task
Triggers when a new task is created on the calendar.
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- Event NameRequired
- Date
- Label
Action
Write
- TitleRequired
- Description
- Start Date
- End Date
- Label
- Tags
- Owner
Action
Write

- Search FieldRequired
- Search ValueRequired
Action
Search
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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- User Name
- Highlight Word
- Trigger for Bot Messages?
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- ChannelRequired
- Trigger for Bot Messages?
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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
- File
- Thread
- Send Channel Message?
- Zap Id
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
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

New Event
Triggers when a new event is created.
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Instant
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New Marketing Campaign
Triggers when a new marketing campaign is created.
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Instant
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- TitleRequired
- Description
- Text Editor Content
- Permalink
- Schedule
- Project Type
- Label
- Tags
- Owner
- Status
- Send To Ideas
Action
Write
- Social ProfileRequired
- Text
- Schedule
- Best Time
- Photos
- Link
- Label
- Status
Action
Write
- Task TitleRequired
- Due Date
- Description
- Label
- Assigner
- Assignee
- Approver
Action
Write
- Trigger for Bot Messages?
- Optimized data
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Instant
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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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- Search QueryRequired
- Optimized data
Trigger
Scheduled
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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?
- 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
- HTTP MethodRequired
- URLRequired
- Query String Parameters
- Headers
- 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

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About Slack

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CoSchedule + Slack

Send direct messages in Slack for new tasks in CoSchedule

New Project

New Message

New Task

Create Event

Create Marketing Campaign

Find Team Member

New Channel

New Team Custom Emoji

New Mention

New Message Posted to Private Channel

New Saved Message

Add Reminder

Send Channel Message

Create Channel

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 Event

New Marketing Campaign

Create Project

Create Social Message

Create Task

New Public Message Posted Anywhere

New Message Posted to Channel

New File

New Message From Query

New Reaction Added

New User

Invite User to Channel

Send Direct Message

Send Private Channel Message

Update Profile

API Request (Beta)

Retrieve Thread Messages

Create Private Channel

Edit Message

Find Message

Find User by ID

Find User by Username

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