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1. Choose trigger event
Slack
Slack
2. Choose action
1. Select the event
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Schedule by Zapier
Choose a trigger event
Choose a trigger
A trigger is the event that starts your Zap—like a "Custom Frequency" from Schedule by Zapier.
Add your action
An action happens after the trigger—such as "Add Reaction" in Slack.
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Zapier seamlessly connects Schedule by Zapier and Slack, automating your workflow.
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.
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 Schedule by Zapier 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 Schedule by Zapier and Slack
Daily task check-ins via Slack
Zapier helps business owners stay on top of their daily tasks by sending a scheduled message to Slack every morning. This ensures teams are aligned and key tasks are ready for execution, boosting productivity and minimizing missed deadlines.
Schedule a Slack message every week for engineers to provide status updates on their projects. This automation fosters consistent communication and allows teams to track project progress without manually drafting reminders.
Use Zapier to send daily scheduled alerts in Slack with infrastructure health updates. IT professionals can track system status effortlessly, ensuring any anomalies are addressed promptly to reduce downtime.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Schedule by Zapier + Slack integrations
New to automation with Zapier? You're not alone. Here are some answers to common questions about how Zapier works with Schedule by Zapier and Slack
How can I set up a trigger in Schedule by Zapier to send messages on Slack?
To set up a trigger, start by creating a new Zap and selecting Schedule as your trigger app. Then, choose the appropriate time-based trigger option like 'Every Day' or 'Every Week.' Once set, connect Slack as the action app and choose 'Send Channel Message' or 'Send Direct Message.' Finally, customize the message settings to define what will be sent to your Slack workspace.
Are there any customization options for scheduling recurring Slack messages?
Yes, our integration allows you to configure detailed schedules based on your needs. When you select Schedule by Zapier as your trigger, you'll have options such as daily, weekly, or monthly occurrences. Each option lets you specify particular times and days for sending messages through Slack.
What are some use cases for integrating Schedule by Zapier with Slack?
Integrating these two tools allows for a variety of use cases such as sending automated reminders about upcoming deadlines or meetings, posting daily or weekly digests of projects into channels, or even scheduling routine check-ins with team members directly via direct message.
Can I send Slack messages to multiple channels with one schedule setup?
Currently, our integration supports sending scheduled messages to one channel per setup. If you wish to target multiple channels simultaneously with the same schedule, you'll need to create separate Zaps for each channel using the same Schedule settings.
Does changing my time zone affect my existing schedules in Zapier?
Yes, when you change your account's time zone settings in Zapier, it will affect all your existing Zaps that rely on scheduled triggers. It's crucial to review and adjust those schedules accordingly in Slack integrations if there’s any discrepancy due to the time zone change.
What should I do if my scheduled messages fail to send in Slack?
If you're having issues with scheduled messages failing to send in Slack through our integration, start by checking if all authentication accounts are properly connected and authorized. An incorrect authorization between Schedule by Zapier and Slack might cause failures; also ensure that permissions are correctly set in both apps.
Why am I not receiving notifications for my scheduled actions in Slack?
This could be due to several reasons such as incorrect configurations within the channel settings or notification preferences on your end. Make sure that you've allowed notifications from apps like Zapier within your specified channels on Slack and verify that the Zap itself is active without issues on our dashboard.
About Schedule by Zapier
Schedule is a native Zapier app you can use for recurring tasks. Trigger an action every day of the month, every day of the week or every single day. You can also select the hour of the day. If you're a developer, this is similar to a crontab, cronjob or cron.
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.
