Float + Slack

Send channel messages in Slack for new times off in Float

Ensure your team stays updated about time off events with this Float-Slack workflow. It springs into action every time there's a new time off in Float, swiftly sending a channel message in Slack for everyone to be informed. This automation ensures seamless communication, keeping everyone clued in about team members' availability without the need to manually relay the information.

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New Time Off
Triggers when a new time off is created.
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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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New Client
Triggers when a new client is added.
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Scheduled
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- Person ID
- Project ID
Trigger
Scheduled
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New Project
Triggers when a new project is created.
Trigger
Scheduled
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New Time Off
Triggers when a new time off is created.
Trigger
Scheduled
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Updated Task
Triggers when a task is modified.
Trigger
Scheduled
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- NameRequired
Action
Write
- NameRequired
- Project IDRequired
- DateRequired
- End Date
Action
Write

- NameRequired
- All PMs Have Edit Rights
- Billable
- Tentative
- Color
- Notes
- Client ID
- Budget Type
- Budget Total
- Default Hourly Rate
- Tags
Action
Write
- People IDsRequired
- Time Off Type IDRequired
- Start DateRequired
- End DateRequired
- Hours
- Full Day
- Additional notes about the time off
- Status
Action
Write
- Task IDRequired
- Project ID
- People IDs
- HoursRequired
- Start Date
- End Date
- Name
- Notes
- Start Time
Action
Write
- Person ID (priority over email)
- Email (required if ID is not used)
Action
Search
- Task IDRequired
Action
Search
- Person ID (priority over email)
- Email
- NameRequired
- People Type
- Role
- Department ID
- Default Hourly Rate
- Tag Names
Action
Search or write
- Task IDRequired
- Project IDRequired
- People IDsRequired
- HoursRequired
- Start DateRequired
- End DateRequired
- Name
- Notes
- Start Time
Action
Search or write
New Channel
Triggers whenever a new #channel is created.
Trigger
Instant
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- Include Alias
Trigger
Instant
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- User Name
- Highlight Word
- Trigger for Bot Messages?
Trigger
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

New Department
Triggers when a new department is added.
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Scheduled
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New Person
Triggers when a new person is added.
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Scheduled
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New Task
Triggers when a new task is created.
Trigger
Scheduled
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- Person ID
- Project ID
Trigger
Scheduled
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- NameRequired
Action
Write
- DateRequired
- HoursRequired
- Person IDRequired
- Project IDRequired
- Task Name
- Notes
Action
Write
- NameRequired
- People Type
- Email
- Role
- Department ID
- Default Hourly Rate
- Tag Names
Action
Write
- Project IDRequired
- People IDsRequired
- HoursRequired
- Start DateRequired
- End DateRequired
- Name
- Notes
- Start Time
Action
Write
- Project IDRequired
- Logged Time IDRequired
- Date
- HoursRequired
- Person ID
- Task Name
- Notes
Action
Write
- Person IDRequired
- Project IDRequired
- Logged Time IDRequired
Action
Search
- Project IDRequired
Action
Search
- Person IDRequired
- Project IDRequired
- Logged Time IDRequired
- DateRequired
- HoursRequired
- Task Name
- Notes
Action
Search or write
- Project IDRequired
- NameRequired
- All PMs Have Edit Rights
- Billable
- Tentative
- Color
- Notes
- Client ID
- Budget Type
- Budget Total
- Default Hourly Rate
- Tags
Action
Search or 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
Trigger
Instant
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- ChannelRequired
- Trigger for Bot Messages?
Trigger
Instant
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- Reaction
- Channel
- User
Trigger
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

About Float

Float is the fast and friendly resource scheduling app. Keep track of who's working on what and when.

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Send channel messages in Slack for new times off in Float

New Client

New Logged Time

Person ID

Project ID

New Project

New Time Off

Updated Task

Create Department

Create Milestone

NameRequired

Project IDRequired

DateRequired

End Date

Create Project

NameRequired

All PMs Have Edit Rights

Billable

Tentative

Color

Notes

Client ID

Budget Type

Budget Total

Default Hourly Rate

Tags

Create Time Off

People IDsRequired

Time Off Type IDRequired

Start DateRequired

End DateRequired

Hours

Full Day

Additional notes about the time off

Status

Update Task

Task IDRequired

Project ID

People IDs

HoursRequired

Start Date

End Date

Name

Notes

Start Time

Find Person

Person ID (priority over email)

Email (required if ID is not used)

Find Task

Task IDRequired

Find or Create Person

Person ID (priority over email)

Email

NameRequired

People Type

Role

Department ID

Default Hourly Rate

Tag Names

Find or Create Task

Task IDRequired

Project IDRequired

People IDsRequired

HoursRequired

Start DateRequired

End DateRequired

Name

Notes

Start Time

New Channel

New Team Custom Emoji

Include Alias

New Mention

User Name

Highlight Word

Trigger for Bot Messages?