If you have tasks you need to take care of quickly and on-demand, make sure that they get added to your to-do list promptly. Use this Zap to add tasks to your Todoist list whenever a certain word or username is mentioned in Slack. That way, your to-do list is automatically updated with urgent items, so you can take care of them immediately.
How this Slack-Todoist by Zapier integration works
- A new mention (of a certain word of username) is created in Slack
- Zapier creates a task in Todoist
Apps involved
- Slack
- Todoist
Why Zapier?
Get started for free—14 day trial of premium features and apps.
No coding required—automate any of 1,500+ apps in minutes.
Enterprise-level security—connect mission-critical apps.
Add new starred Slack messages to Todoist as tasks
Slack is where your team doles out tasks. Todoist is where you manage personal tasks. To create new tasks in Todoist right from Slack, use this integration and next time you star a message a Todoist take will be created.
Note: This Zapier integration doesn't import already starred Slack message, only new starred messages once its been activated.
How It Works
- You star a message in Slack
- Zapier creates a Todoist task using the Slack message text and link to message
What You Need
- Slack account
- Todoist account
Send Slack messages to a channel for completed Todoist tasks
Automatically notify your team when tasks are done, so that everyone's on the same page. Use this Zap to send Slack messages to a specific channel whenever Todoist tasks are complete.
How this Todoist-Slack integration works
- A task is completed in Todoist
- Zapier sends a Slack message to a channel
Apps involved
- Todoist
- Slack
Share new Todoist tasks in Slack
Need to know when new tasks are added to Todoist? Zapier can help. This integration will share new tasks to Slack, so you'll never miss anything you need to do.
How this Todoist-Slack integration works
- A new task is created in Todoist
- Zapier shares the task info in Slack
Apps involved [Singular/plural as needed, e.g. singular when native Zapier apps are the Trigger or Action]
- Todoist
- Slack
Add new Slack messages from certain channels to Todoist as tasks
If your organization uses team chat app Slack, you want to make sure that you keep track of the tasks that come up in those conversations. Use this Zap to create Todoist tasks from new Slack messages posted to certain channels, such as the ones that are most relevant to your responsibilities. Never fall behind on your tasks by consolidating them all in Todoist automatically.
How this Slack-Todoist integration works
- A new message is sent to a certain Slack channel
- Zapier creates a Todoist task
Apps involved
- Slack
- Todoist
Send Slack direct messages for completed Todoist tasks
Give project stakeholders updates on your progress. Use this Zap to automatically send Slack direct messages when Todoist tasks are completed. That way, everyone is in the loop without you spending any time updating them yourself.
How this Todoist-Slack integration works
- A task is completed in Todoist
- Zapier sends a Slack direct message
Apps involved
- Todoist
- Slack
Send invitations to Todoist projects when new users join Slack
When you're onboarding new team members, small tasks can slip through the cracks, such as inviting the new team members to necessary Todoist projects. This Zap will take care of that for you. Then you don't have to worry about manually sending invitations to Todoist projects every time there's a new hire.
How this Slack-Todoist integration works
- A new user is created/joins your Slack organization
- Zapier invites the user to a Todoist project
Apps involved
- Slack account
- Todoist account
Add new Slack mentions to Todoist as tasks
If you have tasks you need to take care of quickly and on-demand, make sure that they get added to your to-do list promptly. Use this Zap to add tasks to your Todoist list whenever a certain word or username is mentioned in Slack. That way, your to-do list is automatically updated with urgent items, so you can take care of them immediately.
How this Slack-Todoist by Zapier integration works
- A new mention (of a certain word of username) is created in Slack
- Zapier creates a task in Todoist
Apps involved
- Slack
- Todoist
Set Slack status to new Todoist task
Let your team know what you're working on, right from your to-do list. Just add a new Todoist task to a project when you start working on it, and Zapier will update your Slack status with that task.
How this Todoist-Slack integration works
- Add a new task to a list in Todoist
- Zapier sets your Slack status
Apps involved
- Todoist
- Slack
Update Slack status for completed Todoist tasks
Finished with a task? Celebrate by updating your Slack status. Zapier can watch Todoist for new completed tasks, so just check off your task to automatically update your Slack status.
How this Todoist-Slack integration works
- Complete new task in Todoist
- Zapier sets your Slack status
Apps involved
- Todoist
- Slack
Push Slack messages to Todoist to create tasks on demand
Slack Actions make it quick and simple to kick off the next step in your work, without navigating away from your conversations. Use this automation to create tasks in Todoist from any message in Slack. After you set up this Zap, click the 3 dots beside any Slack message and choose "Push to Zapier". That way, you can choose which Slack messages to turn into action items
It's easy to connect Slack + Todoist and requires absolutely zero coding experience—the only limit is your own imagination.
Triggers when you star a message.
Send a direct message to a user or yourself from the Slackbot.
Triggers when a new message is posted to a specific #channel you choose.
Post a new message to a specific #channel you choose.
Triggers when a new message is posted to any public channel.
Adds a reminder for yourself or a teammate, just like the /remind slash command.
Triggers whenever a new #channel is created.
Creates a new project.
Only for Todoist Premium users! Triggers when you complete a task (including recurring tasks) on a project.
Creates a new task.
Use our free platform to build a single Zapier integration and instantly connect your app with 1,500+ others.
Become a Zapier Integration Partner