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With Zapier, you can do more than just connect your apps - you can automate entire processes from beginning to end! Check out the following list of triggers and actions you can use with Gmail, Slack, and Asana. And don’t forget that you can add more apps and actions to create complex workflows.
Label/Mailbox
Search String
This works the same as the search bar you see in Gmail. For example:
from:amy OR from:david
orsubject:dinner label:my-family
. Learn more.
Try ItTriggerThis is the start of your ZapScheduledZapier checks for new data every 15 min on the Free planSearch StringRequired
By default this search will trigger on emails in all folders, including Sent emails, which most people don't want. To limit results, like to your inbox, include
in:inbox
.This works the same as the search bar you see in Gmail. For example:
from:amy OR from:david
orin:inbox subject:dinner label:my-family
. Learn more.
Try ItTriggerThis is the start of your ZapScheduledZapier checks for new data every 15 min on the Free planSubjectRequired
To
Who will this email be sent to? Multiple email addresses can be entered either individually, or as a comma separated list, eg.
test@example.com,example@example.com
.Cc
Who should be cc'd on this email? Multiple email addresses can be entered either individually, or as a comma separated list, eg.
test@example.com,example@example.com
.Bcc
Who should be bcc'd on this email? Multiple email addresses can be entered either individually, or as a comma separated list, eg.
test@example.com,example@example.com
.From
Select an email address or alias from your Gmail Account. Defaults to the primary email address.
From Name
Customize the from name (but must be sent via the email address you connected).
Body Type
BodyRequired
Signature
Include a default signature with the email? Will be placed at end of the message after a line break and another "--" line. Note: Only signatures set as your Gmail account email/alias "Signature Defaults" > "For New Emails Use" are displayed.
Label/Mailbox
Attachments
A file to be attached. Can be an actual file or a public URL which will be downloaded and attached.
ActionThis is an event a Zap performs.WriteCreate a new record or update an existing record in your app.NameRequired
Can have parents via a simple forward slash syntax: "Parent/Child"
ActionThis is an event a Zap performs.WriteCreate a new record or update an existing record in your app.Message to Remove Label(s) FromRequired
Label(s) to RemoveRequired
ActionThis is an event a Zap performs.WriteCreate a new record or update an existing record in your app.Search StringRequired
This works the same as the search bar you see in Gmail. For example:
from:amy OR from:david<
orsubject:dinner label:my-family
. Learn more. Note: Only one email will be returned by the search.
ActionThis is an event a Zap performs.SearchFind existing data in your appTrigger for Bot Messages?
If
no
, only messages sent by users will trigger the Zap. Ifyes
, messages sent by users and slackbots will trigger the Zap.Warning: Slackbots don't have profiles. If
yes
, don't depend on user profile information being present. Also, avoid Zap loops where Zaps trigger and post slackbot messages to the same channel!
Try ItTriggerThis is the start of your ZapInstantThis event starts a Zap instantly.ChannelRequired
Only channels you are a member of will appear in this list. If you can't find your channel, click the Load More button or switch to the Custom tab and enter the channel's ID. Once live, the trigger will work even if you are not a member of the channel. Note: This trigger only supports attachment information for messages generated by bots. If you need to retrieve attachment information from non-bots, see this help document.
Trigger for Bot Messages?
If
no
, only messages sent by users will trigger the Zap. Ifyes
, messages sent by users and slackbots will trigger the Zap.Warning: Slackbots don't have profiles. If
yes
, don't depend on user profile information being present. Also, avoid Zap loops where Zaps trigger and post slackbot messages to the same channel!
Try ItTriggerThis is the start of your ZapInstantThis event starts a Zap instantly.Channel
Only channels you are a member of will appear in this list. If you can't find your channel, click the Load More button or switch to the Custom tab and enter the channel's ID. Once live, the trigger will work even if you are not a member of the channel.
User Name
Trigger on files created by a single user.
Shared
Trigger when files are shared with you. Please note that this will trigger on created files as well.
Try ItTriggerThis is the start of your ZapInstantThis event starts a Zap instantly.ChannelRequired
Only channels you are a member of will appear in this list. If you can't find your channel, click the Load More button or switch to the Custom tab and enter the channel's ID. Once live, the trigger will work even if you are not a member of the channel.
Trigger for Bot Messages?
If
no
, only messages sent by users will trigger the Zap. Ifyes
, messages sent by users and slackbots will trigger the Zap.Warning: Slackbots don't have profiles. If
yes
, don't depend on user profile information being present. Also, avoid Zap loops where Zaps trigger and post slackbot messages to the same channel!
Try ItTriggerThis is the start of your ZapInstantThis event starts a Zap instantly.Reaction
Only triggers when this reaction is added to a message. Use the dropdown to select one of your team's custom emoji or select
Use a Custom Value
and enter the name of a standard emoji. Use this cheat sheet for reference and be sure not to include the colons. Note that you cannot use an emoji's alias in this field.Channel
Only triggers on reactions added on messages in this public channel. Only channels you are a member of will appear in this list. If you can't find your channel, click the Load More button or switch to the Custom tab and enter the channel's ID. Once live, the trigger will work even if you are not a member of the channel.
User
Only triggers on reactions added by this user.
Try ItTriggerThis is the start of your ZapInstantThis event starts a Zap instantly.New User
Triggers when a new Slack user is created / first joins your org.
Try ItTriggerThis is the start of your ZapInstantThis event starts a Zap instantly.ChannelRequired
UsersRequired
ActionThis is an event a Zap performs.WriteCreate a new record or update an existing record in your app.Send Multi Message
Toggle to send to multiple users.
Message TextRequired
Specify text of the message to send. Check out the formatting help doc for advanced options.
Send as a bot?
If you choose
no
, this message will appear to come from you. Direct messages are always sent by bots.Bot Name
Specify the bot name which appears as a bold username above the message inside Slack. Defaults to
Zapier
. When usingSchedule At
, this field will be ignored by slack.Bot Icon
Either an image url or an emoji available to your team (surrounded by
:
). For example,https://site.com/icon_256.png
or:robot_face:
. When usingSchedule At
, this field will be ignored by slack.Include a link to this Zap?
If you choose
yes
, a link to this Zap will be added to the end of the message, making it easy for you and your team to edit the Zap with one click.Attach Image by URL
If specified, this will upload the given image URL to Slack and attach it to the message separately.
Auto-Expand Links?
Should Slack try to automatically expand links in this message? For example: turn a YouTube link into a playable widget.
Link Usernames and Channel Names?
If
no
, any usernames and channels mentioned won't be linked (or mentioned). Also affects@channel
and@group
. Unfortunately,@here
notifications cannot be sent by Zapier.Schedule At
Schedule the message to be posted later. Cannot be more than 120 days in the future. If you do schedule a message, rather than post it immediately, this Zap step will not return a
ts
orpermalink
field. This option does not supportBot Name
andBot Icon
customization and will default to Zapier as bot name and icon.
ActionThis is an event a Zap performs.WriteCreate a new record or update an existing record in your app.ChannelRequired
Only channels you are a member of will appear in this list. If you can't find your channel, click the Load More button or switch to the Custom tab and enter the channel's ID. Once live, the trigger will work even if you are not a member of the channel.
Message TextRequired
Specify text of the message to send. Check out the formatting help doc for advanced options.
Send as a bot?
If you choose
no
, this message will appear to come from you. Direct messages are always sent by bots.Bot Name
Specify the bot name which appears as a bold username above the message inside Slack. Defaults to
Zapier
. When usingSchedule At
, this field will be ignored by slack.Bot Icon
Either an image url or an emoji available to your team (surrounded by
:
). For example,https://site.com/icon_256.png
or:robot_face:
. When usingSchedule At
, this field will be ignored by slack.Include a link to this Zap?
If you choose
yes
, a link to this Zap will be added to the end of the message, making it easy for you and your team to edit the Zap with one click.Attach Image by URL
If specified, this will upload the given image URL to Slack and attach it to the message separately.
Auto-Expand Links?
Should Slack try to automatically expand links in this message? For example: turn a YouTube link into a playable widget.
Link Usernames and Channel Names?
If
no
, any usernames and channels mentioned won't be linked (or mentioned). Also affects@channel
and@group
. Unfortunately,@here
notifications cannot be sent by Zapier.Schedule At
Schedule the message to be posted later. Cannot be more than 120 days in the future. If you do schedule a message, rather than post it immediately, this Zap step will not return a
ts
orpermalink
field. This option does not supportBot Name
andBot Icon
customization and will default to Zapier as bot name and icon.File
Include a file to send along with your message. NOTE: Bot names/icons cannot be customized when sending a File.
Thread
If you want this to be part of a thread, you'll need the timestamp (Ts) of the parent message. For example:
1345232312616.1231232
.If you get the message from a trigger, select "use a custom value" from the dropdown and connect accordingly by selecting the Ts field.
Otherwise, add a search step and fetch the message you want.
Broadcast To Channel?
If true, posts in the thread and channel. See here for more info. Ignored unless the message is part of a thread.
ActionThis is an event a Zap performs.WriteCreate a new record or update an existing record in your app.First Name
Fields left blank will be ignored.
Last Name
Fields left blank will be ignored.
Title
Fields left blank will be ignored.
Email
Changing a user's email address will send an email to both the old and new addresses, and also post a slackbot to the user informing them of the change.
User
Update selected values on this user's profile. This argument may only be specified by team admins on paid teams. Defaults to your status, when blank.
ActionThis is an event a Zap performs.WriteCreate a new record or update an existing record in your app.Owner
Determines which App Extensions will appear in the dropdown below.
App ExtensionRequired
ActionThis is an event a Zap performs.WriteCreate a new record or update an existing record in your app.Search QueryRequired
Search query to use for finding matching messages. See the Slack Search Documentation for more information on constructing a query.
Sort By
Sort messages by their match strength or by their date. Default is score.
Sort Direction
Sort matching messages in ascending or descending order. Default is descending.
ActionThis is an event a Zap performs.SearchFind existing data in your appIDRequired
Search is case-insensitive
Return Raw Results?
For most responses, we prettify the result we get from Slack. If we're missing a field you're expecting, set this to true
ActionThis is an event a Zap performs.SearchFind existing data in your appUsernameRequired
The leading
@
is optionalReturn Raw Results?
For most responses, we prettify the result we get from Slack. If we're missing a field you're expecting, set this to true
ActionThis is an event a Zap performs.SearchFind existing data in your appWorkspace / Organization
Specify which workspace/organization.
Try ItTriggerThis is the start of your ZapScheduledZapier checks for new data every 15 min on the Free planProjectRequired
Workspace
You may have to select a workspace if you get errors when loading Projects.
Try ItTriggerThis is the start of your ZapScheduledZapier checks for new data every 15 min on the Free planWorkspaceRequired
ProjectRequired
Try ItTriggerThis is the start of your ZapInstantThis event starts a Zap instantly.Workspace
You may have to select a workspace if you get errors when loading Tags below.
TagRequired
Try ItTriggerThis is the start of your ZapScheduledZapier checks for new data every 15 min on the Free planWorkspaceRequired
ProjectRequired
Try ItTriggerThis is the start of your ZapInstantThis event starts a Zap instantly.New Workspace/Organization
Triggered when you add a new workspace/organization.
Try ItTriggerThis is the start of your ZapScheduledZapier checks for new data every 15 min on the Free planHelptext
Please specify a project, tag, or workspace of the task that you are duplicating.
Workspace
Project
Tag
NameRequired
The name of the new task.
Task Fields
One or more fields to be included in the duplicated task
ActionThis is an event a Zap performs.WriteCreate a new record or update an existing record in your app.Workspace / OrganizationRequired
ProjectRequired
Section NameRequired
Section to Insert After
An existing section in the project after which the new section should be inserted. This field cannot be used in combination with "Section to Insert Before." Please use one or the other.
Section to Insert Before
An existing section in the project before which the new section should be inserted. This field cannot be used in combination with "Section to Insert After." Please use one or the other.
ActionThis is an event a Zap performs.WriteCreate a new record or update an existing record in your app.WorkspaceRequired
Team
If you choose an Organization, you must specify a team. A team is used to group related projects and people together.
NameRequired
NotesRequired
ActionThis is an event a Zap performs.WriteCreate a new record or update an existing record in your app.Workspace / OrganizationRequired
Project
Section
Add the task to this Section within the Project. This can only be used when one
Project
is selected above.Name
Description
You can format the description using markdown syntax: # Heading 1 ## Heading 2 **bold text** *italicized text* ~~strikethrough~~ > blockquote Ordered List 1. First item 2. Second item 3. Third item Unordered List - First item - Second item - Third item Code: `code` Link: [title](https://www.example.com) Note: Only the above syntax items will generate rich text in a task description.
Send as Plain Text
Default
false
. If you have issues with XML errors, set this totrue
to resolve those.Due On
You can use human readable dates like: "tomorrow" or "next week Tuesday". Cannot be used with Due At. Ignores time.
Due At
You can use human readable dates like: "tomorrow" or "next week Tuesday". Cannot be used with Due On. Considers time.
Assignee
Assignee Status
Can only be set if the Assignee is also set.
Followers
Hearted
Tag
ActionThis is an event a Zap performs.WriteCreate a new record or update an existing record in your app.TaskRequired
Either search for an existing task, or "Use a Custom Value" and select the "Task ID" if the task was created by a previous step in this Zap.
Task Completed?
Name
Notes
Due On
Cannot be used if Due At field is filled in.
Due At
Cannot be used if Due On field is filled in.
Assignee
Assignee Status
Can only be set if the Assignee is also set.
Followers
Hearted
Tag
ActionThis is an event a Zap performs.WriteCreate a new record or update an existing record in your app.Api Docs Info
API docs for Asana are located here https://asana.com/developers/api-reference/
HTTP MethodRequired
URLRequired
Requests can only be made to domains associated by this application.
Query String Parameters
These params will be URL-encoded and appended to the URL when making the request.
Headers
Authentication headers are included automatically
Additional Request Headers
Zapier will apply these optional headers and values to the request in addition to any headers created as part of the authentication mechanism.
Body
Zapier will pass this along raw. If you would like to provide complex JSON, try a "Code by Zapier" step to build the structure and pass it along here. For example,
{"foo": "bar"}
is perfectly valid.
ActionThis is an event a Zap performs.WriteCreate a new record or update an existing record in your app.WorkspaceRequired
ProjectRequired
The existing project that contains the task to be found.
Section NameRequired
The name of the section to find (exact match first, fuzzy match second).
ActionThis is an event a Zap performs.SearchFind existing data in your appTask IDRequired
This is the last, long number in the address bar when you view a Task or in the Task Link you can copy.
ActionThis is an event a Zap performs.SearchFind existing data in your appNameRequired
The name of the project to find (exact match first, fuzzy match second).
WorkspaceRequired
Team
If you choose an Organization, you must specify a team. A team is used to group related projects and people together.
NotesRequired
ActionThis is an event a Zap performs.Search or writeFind existing data in your app, or create a new record if no data is foundWorkspace / OrganizationRequired
ProjectRequired
Specify one or more projects to search for an existing task.
NameRequired
The name of the task to find (exact match first, fuzzy match second).
Section
Add the task to this Section within the Project. This can only be used when one
Project
is selected above.Description
You can format the description using markdown syntax: # Heading 1 ## Heading 2 **bold text** *italicized text* ~~strikethrough~~ > blockquote Ordered List 1. First item 2. Second item 3. Third item Unordered List - First item - Second item - Third item Code: `code` Link: [title](https://www.example.com) Note: Only the above syntax items will generate rich text in a task description.
Send as Plain Text
Default
false
. If you have issues with XML errors, set this totrue
to resolve those.Due On
You can use human readable dates like: "tomorrow" or "next week Tuesday". Cannot be used with Due At. Ignores time.
Due At
You can use human readable dates like: "tomorrow" or "next week Tuesday". Cannot be used with Due On. Considers time.
Assignee
Assignee Status
Can only be set if the Assignee is also set.
Followers
Hearted
Tag
ActionThis is an event a Zap performs.Search or writeFind existing data in your app, or create a new record if no data is found
New Label
Triggers when you add a new label.
Try ItTriggerThis is the start of your ZapScheduledZapier checks for new data every 15 min on the Free planLabel/Mailbox
(Note: If no Label/Mailbox is selected, this Zap will trigger on all e-mails, including Drafts.)
Try ItTriggerThis is the start of your ZapScheduledZapier checks for new data every 15 min on the Free planNew Starred Email
Triggers when you receive a new email and star it within two days.
Try ItTriggerThis is the start of your ZapScheduledZapier checks for new data every 15 min on the Free planLabel(s) to Add
Message to be LabeledRequired
ActionThis is an event a Zap performs.WriteCreate a new record or update an existing record in your app.Trigger Instructions
Important
If you are using a Gmail trigger for this Zap, we recommend only triggering off of "Inbox" messages to avoid Zap Loops.
For the "New Email Matching Search" Gmail trigger, please add
label:inbox
to the end of your "Search String."For the "New Email", "New Labeled Email", and "New Thread" Gmail triggers, please select
INBOX
for the "Label/Mailbox" field.ThreadRequired
If you're not using a Gmail trigger for this Zap, we recommend adding a Search step to find the thread you want.
To
Who will this email be sent to? Multiple email addresses can be entered either individually, or as a comma separated list, eg.
test@example.com,example@example.com
.Cc
Who should be cc'd on this email? Multiple email addresses can be entered either individually, or as a comma separated list, eg.
test@example.com,example@example.com
.Bcc
Who should be bcc'd on this email? Multiple email addresses can be entered either individually, or as a comma separated list, eg.
test@example.com,example@example.com
.From
Select an email address or alias from your Gmail Account. Defaults to the primary email address.
From Name
Customize the from name (but must be sent via the email address you connected).
Body Type
BodyRequired
Signature
Include a default signature with the email? Will be placed at end of the message after a line break and another "--" line. Note: Only signatures set as your Gmail account email/alias "Signature Defaults" > "For New Emails Use" are displayed.
Label/Mailbox
Attachments
A file to be attached. Can be an actual file or a public URL which will be downloaded and attached.
ActionThis is an event a Zap performs.WriteCreate a new record or update an existing record in your app.To
Who will this email be sent to? Multiple email addresses can be entered either individually, or as a comma separated list, eg.
test@example.com,example@example.com
.Cc
Who should be cc'd on this email? Multiple email addresses can be entered either individually, or as a comma separated list, eg.
test@example.com,example@example.com
.Bcc
Who should be bcc'd on this email? Multiple email addresses can be entered either individually, or as a comma separated list, eg.
test@example.com,example@example.com
.From
Select an email address or alias from your Gmail Account. Defaults to the primary email address.
From Name
Reply To
Specify a single reply address other than your own.
SubjectRequired
Body Type
If using the HTML option, you must add any and all formatting (paragraphs, lists, etc) directly using HTML. Learn more.
BodyRequired
Signature
Include a default signature with the email? Will be placed at end of the message after a line break and another "--" line. Note: Only signatures set as your Gmail account email/alias "Signature Defaults" > "For New Emails Use" are displayed.
Label/Mailbox
Attachments
A file to be attached. Can be an actual file or a public URL which will be downloaded and attached.
ActionThis is an event a Zap performs.WriteCreate a new record or update an existing record in your app.Trigger Instructions
Important
If you are using a Gmail trigger for this Zap, we recommend only triggering off of "Inbox" messages to avoid Zap Loops.
For the "New Email Matching Search" Gmail trigger, please add
label:inbox
to the end of your "Search String."For the "New Email", "New Labeled Email", and "New Thread" Gmail triggers, please select
INBOX
for the "Label/Mailbox" field.ThreadRequired
If you're not using a Gmail trigger for this Zap, we recommend adding a Search step to find the thread you want.
To
Who will this email be sent to? Multiple email addresses can be entered either individually, or as a comma separated list, eg.
test@example.com,example@example.com
.Cc
Who should be cc'd on this email? Multiple email addresses can be entered either individually, or as a comma separated list, eg.
test@example.com,example@example.com
.Bcc
Who should be bcc'd on this email? Multiple email addresses can be entered either individually, or as a comma separated list, eg.
test@example.com,example@example.com
.From
Select an email address or alias from your Gmail Account. Defaults to the primary email address.
From Name
Reply To
Specify a single reply address other than your own.
Body Type
If using the HTML option, you must add any and all formatting (paragraphs, lists, etc) directly using HTML. Learn more.
BodyRequired
Label/Mailbox
Attachments
A file to be attached. Can be an actual file or a public URL which will be downloaded and attached.
ActionThis is an event a Zap performs.WriteCreate a new record or update an existing record in your app.Search StringRequired
This works the same as the search bar you see in Gmail. For example:
from:amy OR from:david<
orsubject:dinner label:my-family
. Learn more. Note: Only one email will be returned by the search.To
Who will this email be sent to? Multiple email addresses can be entered either individually, or as a comma separated list, eg.
test@example.com,example@example.com
.Cc
Who should be cc'd on this email? Multiple email addresses can be entered either individually, or as a comma separated list, eg.
test@example.com,example@example.com
.Bcc
Who should be bcc'd on this email? Multiple email addresses can be entered either individually, or as a comma separated list, eg.
test@example.com,example@example.com
.From
Select an email address or alias from your Gmail Account. Defaults to the primary email address.
From Name
Reply To
Specify a single reply address other than your own.
SubjectRequired
Body Type
If using the HTML option, you must add any and all formatting (paragraphs, lists, etc) directly using HTML. Learn more.
BodyRequired
Signature
Include a default signature with the email? Will be placed at end of the message after a line break and another "--" line. Note: Only signatures set as your Gmail account email/alias "Signature Defaults" > "For New Emails Use" are displayed.
Label/Mailbox
Attachments
A file to be attached. Can be an actual file or a public URL which will be downloaded and attached.
ActionThis is an event a Zap performs.Search or writeFind existing data in your app, or create a new record if no data is foundNew Channel
Triggers whenever a new #channel is created.
Try ItTriggerThis is the start of your ZapInstantThis event starts a Zap instantly.Include Alias
Choose yes to trigger when someone creates a new name for an existing emoji.
Try ItTriggerThis is the start of your ZapInstantThis event starts a Zap instantly.User Name
Linked mentions of this user will trigger the zap. Make sure to specify a value for one or both of username or a highlight word. Specifying both a username and a highlight word means that both the linked username and word need to be included in a message to trigger the zap.
Highlight Word
Mentions of this word will trigger the zap. Case insensitive. Make sure to specify a value for one or both of username or a highlight word. Specifying both a username and a highlight word means that both the linked username and word need to be included in a message to trigger the zap.
Trigger for Bot Messages?
If
no
, only messages sent by users will trigger the Zap. Ifyes
, messages sent by users and slackbots will trigger the Zap.Warning: Slackbots don't have profiles. If
yes
, don't depend on user profile information being present. Also, avoid Zap loops where Zaps trigger and post slackbot messages to the same channel!
Try ItTriggerThis is the start of your ZapInstantThis event starts a Zap instantly.New Pushed Message
Triggers when you click the "Push to Zapier" button from a message in Slack.
Try ItTriggerThis is the start of your ZapInstantThis event starts a Zap instantly.New Saved Message
Triggers when you save a message.
Try ItTriggerThis is the start of your ZapInstantThis event starts a Zap instantly.TextRequired
The actual reminder text that should be sent to yourself or a user. To include URLs, Slack uses this syntax.
Remind when?Required
Slack parses natural language like "in 15 minutes" or "every Thursday". Times are relative to when the Zap actually runs.
Remind who?
Pick a user to remind. If you pick no one, you will be reminded.
ActionThis is an event a Zap performs.WriteCreate a new record or update an existing record in your app.ChannelRequired
Only channels you are a member of will appear in this list. If you can't find your channel, click the Load More button or switch to the Custom tab and enter the channel's ID. Once live, the trigger will work even if you are not a member of the channel.
Message TextRequired
Specify text of the message to send. Check out the formatting help doc for advanced options.
Send as a bot?
If you choose
no
, this message will appear to come from you. Direct messages are always sent by bots.Bot Name
Specify the bot name which appears as a bold username above the message inside Slack. Defaults to
Zapier
. When usingSchedule At
, this field will be ignored by slack.Bot Icon
Either an image url or an emoji available to your team (surrounded by
:
). For example,https://site.com/icon_256.png
or:robot_face:
. When usingSchedule At
, this field will be ignored by slack.Include a link to this Zap?
If you choose
yes
, a link to this Zap will be added to the end of the message, making it easy for you and your team to edit the Zap with one click.Attach Image by URL
If specified, this will upload the given image URL to Slack and attach it to the message separately.
Auto-Expand Links?
Should Slack try to automatically expand links in this message? For example: turn a YouTube link into a playable widget.
Link Usernames and Channel Names?
If
no
, any usernames and channels mentioned won't be linked (or mentioned). Also affects@channel
and@group
. Unfortunately,@here
notifications cannot be sent by Zapier.Schedule At
Schedule the message to be posted later. Cannot be more than 120 days in the future. If you do schedule a message, rather than post it immediately, this Zap step will not return a
ts
orpermalink
field. This option does not supportBot Name
andBot Icon
customization and will default to Zapier as bot name and icon.File
Include a file to send along with your message. NOTE: Bot names/icons cannot be customized when sending a File.
Thread
If you want this to be part of a thread, you'll need the timestamp (Ts) of the parent message. For example:
1345232312616.1231232
.If you get the message from a trigger, select "use a custom value" from the dropdown and connect accordingly by selecting the Ts field.
Otherwise, add a search step and fetch the message you want.
Broadcast To Channel?
If true, posts in the thread and channel. See here for more info. Ignored unless the message is part of a thread.
ActionThis is an event a Zap performs.WriteCreate a new record or update an existing record in your app.Channel NameRequired
Name for the channel to be created. Channel names are normalized by converting to lowercase, replacing any non-allowed characters with hyphens or underscore, and truncating to 80 characters.
ActionThis is an event a Zap performs.WriteCreate a new record or update an existing record in your app.ChannelRequired
TopicRequired
Slack will auto-link @names and #channels where applicable.
ActionThis is an event a Zap performs.WriteCreate a new record or update an existing record in your app.Status Text
Leave empty to clear.
Status Emoji
Use any emoji that's available in your Slack team, with leading and trailing
:
.If emoji is blank when text isn't,
:speech_balloon:
is used by default. If both text and emoji are empty, your status will be cleared.Expiration Time
Provide a specific date & time for this status to expire. Statuses will not expire by default.
You can also specify a duration for this status by entering in a value like
in 60 minutes
, for example. Check out other ways you can use this field here.
ActionThis is an event a Zap performs.WriteCreate a new record or update an existing record in your app.Raw Request User Info
Note: Zapier's Slack app supports a limited set of OAuth scopes/permissions, thus many of Slack's API endpoints aren't currently feasible.
Api Docs Info
API docs for Slack are located here https://api.slack.com/methods
HTTP MethodRequired
URLRequired
Requests can only be made to domains associated by this application.
Query String Parameters
These params will be URL-encoded and appended to the URL when making the request.
Headers
Authentication headers are included automatically
Additional Request Headers
Zapier will apply these optional headers and values to the request in addition to any headers created as part of the authentication mechanism.
Body
Zapier will pass this along raw. If you would like to provide complex JSON, try a "Code by Zapier" step to build the structure and pass it along here. For example,
{"foo": "bar"}
is perfectly valid.
ActionThis is an event a Zap performs.WriteCreate a new record or update an existing record in your app.EmailRequired
Search is case-insensitive
Return Raw Results?
For most responses, we prettify the result we get from Slack. If we're missing a field you're expecting, set this to true
ActionThis is an event a Zap performs.SearchFind existing data in your appFull NameRequired
We search the normalized name, so don't worry about accents
Return Raw Results?
For most responses, we prettify the result we get from Slack. If we're missing a field you're expecting, set this to true
ActionThis is an event a Zap performs.SearchFind existing data in your appWorkspace
Required if no project is selected below. May be needed to avoid errors when selecting a Project below.
Project
Required if on the Asana Free plan.
Try ItTriggerThis is the start of your ZapScheduledZapier checks for new data every 15 min on the Free planProjectRequired
Specify which project to watch for new stories.
Task
Specify which task. If blank, defaults to stories on the project itself only, but NOT all stories on all tasks.
Workspace
Try ItTriggerThis is the start of your ZapScheduledZapier checks for new data every 15 min on the Free planNew Tag Created
Triggered when you create a new tag.
Try ItTriggerThis is the start of your ZapScheduledZapier checks for new data every 15 min on the Free planWorkspaceRequired
ProjectRequired
Try ItTriggerThis is the start of your ZapInstantThis event starts a Zap instantly.Workspace / OrganizationRequired
Specify which workspace/organization.
Try ItTriggerThis is the start of your ZapScheduledZapier checks for new data every 15 min on the Free planWorkspace / Organization
Specify which workspace/organization.
Try ItTriggerThis is the start of your ZapScheduledZapier checks for new data every 15 min on the Free planProjectRequired
TaskRequired
You need to choose a project before you can choose a task.
FileRequired
ActionThis is an event a Zap performs.WriteCreate a new record or update an existing record in your app.Workspace or Organization
Project TemplateRequired
You must have a custom template saved in a Workspace or Team. https://asana.com/guide/help/premium/custom-templates
Project NameRequired
Make Public?Required
ActionThis is an event a Zap performs.WriteCreate a new record or update an existing record in your app.Parent TaskRequired
Either search for an existing task, or "Use a Custom Value" and select the "Task ID" if the task was created by a previous step in this Zap.
Name
Notes
Due On
You can use human readable dates like: "tomorrow" or "next week Tuesday". Cannot be used with Due At. Ignores time.
Due At
You can use human readable dates like: "tomorrow" or "next week Tuesday". Cannot be used with Due On. Considers time.
Assignee
Assignee Status
Followers
Hearted
Tag
ActionThis is an event a Zap performs.WriteCreate a new record or update an existing record in your app.WorkspaceRequired
ProjectRequired
Specify which project.
TaskRequired
Specify which task.
TextRequired
Specify your text.
ActionThis is an event a Zap performs.WriteCreate a new record or update an existing record in your app.Workspace
Workspace must be specified to get dropdown selections in the Task, Project and Section list below. Not required if you will be using custom values to set the fields below.
TaskRequired
Task to be moved to a project's section. The dropdown here will only include tasks that are assigned to you, but you can use this action with any task in the workspace selected above by specifying a "Custom Value" for this task field..
ProjectRequired
Project to which to move the task. Tasks can only be moved to projects in the same workspace..
Section
Section to which to move the task. Task will be moved to the bottom of the section. If section is not specified for a list-type project, the task will be moved to the no section area of the project. If the section is not specified for a board-type project, the task will be added to the first column of the board.
ActionThis is an event a Zap performs.WriteCreate a new record or update an existing record in your app.Owner
Determines which App Extensions will appear in the dropdown below.
App ExtensionRequired
ActionThis is an event a Zap performs.WriteCreate a new record or update an existing record in your app.NameRequired
The name of the project to find (exact match first, fuzzy match second).
ActionThis is an event a Zap performs.SearchFind existing data in your appWorkspaceRequired
ProjectRequired
Specify one or more projects to search for an existing task.
Task NameRequired
The name of the task to find (exact match first, fuzzy match second).
ActionThis is an event a Zap performs.SearchFind existing data in your appWorkspace
Paginated results are only available if workspace is selected.
Email Address or IDRequired
ActionThis is an event a Zap performs.SearchFind existing data in your appProjectRequired
The existing project that contains the task to be found.
NameRequired
The name of the task to find (exact match first, fuzzy match second).
Workspace / OrganizationRequired
Section
Add the task to this Section within the Project. This can only be used when one
Project
is selected above.Description
You can format the description using markdown syntax: # Heading 1 ## Heading 2 **bold text** *italicized text* ~~strikethrough~~ > blockquote Ordered List 1. First item 2. Second item 3. Third item Unordered List - First item - Second item - Third item Code: `code` Link: [title](https://www.example.com) Note: Only the above syntax items will generate rich text in a task description.
Send as Plain Text
Default
false
. If you have issues with XML errors, set this totrue
to resolve those.Due On
You can use human readable dates like: "tomorrow" or "next week Tuesday". Cannot be used with Due At. Ignores time.
Due At
You can use human readable dates like: "tomorrow" or "next week Tuesday". Cannot be used with Due On. Considers time.
Assignee
Assignee Status
Can only be set if the Assignee is also set.
Followers
Hearted
Tag
ActionThis is an event a Zap performs.Search or writeFind existing data in your app, or create a new record if no data is foundTask IDRequired
This is the last, long number in the address bar when you view a Task or in the Task Link you can copy.
Workspace / OrganizationRequired
Project
Section
Add the task to this Section within the Project. This can only be used when one
Project
is selected above.Name
Description
You can format the description using markdown syntax: # Heading 1 ## Heading 2 **bold text** *italicized text* ~~strikethrough~~ > blockquote Ordered List 1. First item 2. Second item 3. Third item Unordered List - First item - Second item - Third item Code: `code` Link: [title](https://www.example.com) Note: Only the above syntax items will generate rich text in a task description.
Send as Plain Text
Default
false
. If you have issues with XML errors, set this totrue
to resolve those.Due On
You can use human readable dates like: "tomorrow" or "next week Tuesday". Cannot be used with Due At. Ignores time.
Due At
You can use human readable dates like: "tomorrow" or "next week Tuesday". Cannot be used with Due On. Considers time.
Assignee
Assignee Status
Can only be set if the Assignee is also set.
Followers
Hearted
Tag
ActionThis is an event a Zap performs.Search or writeFind existing data in your app, or create a new record if no data is found
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