Plate + Slack

Update posts in Plate when new messages are posted to private channels in Slack

Keep your team informed and your content updated effortlessly using this workflow. When a new message is posted to a private channel on Slack, it updates a post in the Plate app. This automated process ensures that important updates or announcements on Slack are replicated on Plate in real time — a handy solution for maintaining consistency across platforms.

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New Message Posted to Private Channel
Triggers when a new message is posted to a specific #private-channel or multi-dm.
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Update Post
Updates a post.
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Supported triggers and actions

What does this mean?

- 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
Create Content Object
Creates a new content object.
Action
Write
- Element ID(s)Required
Action
Write
- Section ID(s)Required
Action
Write
Create Post
Creates a new post.
Action
Write
- Content Object ID(s)Required
Action
Write
- Post ID(s)Required
Action
Write
Search Authentication Object
Search for an authentication object by a filter.
Action
Search
Search Element
Search for an element by a filter.
Action
Search
- Attachment IDRequired
Action
Search
Find or Create Content Object
Search for a content object by a filter.
Action
Search or write
Find or Create Post
Search for a post by a filter.
Action
Search or 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?
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
- Content Object ID(s)Required
Action
Write
- Post ID(s)Required
Action
Write
Create Element
Creates a new element.
Action
Write
Create Section
Creates a new section.
Action
Write
- Element ID(s)Required
Action
Write
- Section ID(s)Required
Action
Write
Search Content Object
Search for a content object by a filter.
Action
Search
Search Post
Search for a post by a filter.
Action
Search
Search Section
Search for a section by a filter.
Action
Search
Find or Create Element
Search for an element by a filter.
Action
Search or write
Find or Create Section
Search for a section by a filter.
Action
Search or write

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Update posts in Plate when new messages are posted to private channels in Slack

New Public Message Posted Anywhere

Trigger for Bot Messages?

New Message Posted to Channel

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

Query String Parameters

Headers

Additional Request Headers

Body

Create Private Channel

Find User by Email

EmailRequired

Return Raw Results?

Find User by Name

Full NameRequired

Return Raw Results?

Create Content Object

Delete Element

Element ID(s)Required

Delete Section

Section ID(s)Required

Create Post

Update Content Object