Redtail CRM + Slack

Update Redtail CRM contacts each time new mentions occur on Slack

Stay on top of your client communication with this streamlined workflow. Whenever there is a new mention in Slack, this setup ensures an immediate update to the relevant contact in Redtail CRM. Perfect for businesses looking to maintain accurate client records in real time, this solution saves you from manual data entry and lets you focus more on relationship building.

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New Mention
Triggers when a username or highlight word is mentioned in a public #channel.
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Update Contact
Updates an existing contact in your database.
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Supported triggers and actions

- Trigger for Bot Messages?
- Optimized data
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- ChannelRequired
- Trigger for Bot Messages?
- Optimized data
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- Channel
- User Name
- Shared
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- Search QueryRequired
- Optimized data
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- Conversation ID
- Reaction
- Member ID
- Message Author ID
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- Zap Identifier
- Access type
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New User
Triggers when a new Slack user is created / first joins your org.
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- Conversation IDRequired
Action
Write
- ChannelRequired
- UsersRequired
Action
Write
- Allowed Delete Copy
- Conversation IDRequired
- Message TS (ID)Required
- Posted By
Action
Write
- Allowed Edit Copy
- Conversation IDRequired
- Message TS (ID)Required
- Posted By
- Content Type
- Reply Broadcast
Action
Write
- ChannelRequired
- Add Zapier app to channel automatically?
- 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
- ChannelRequired
- TopicRequired
- Topic set by
Action
Write
- Status Text
- Status Emoji
- Expiration Time
Action
Write
Remove User from Channel
This action removes a specified user from a specified channel in Slack.
Action
Write
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
Write
Find Public Channel
This action will find a public channel in Slack using either the channel's ID or name.
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
- Conversation IDRequired
Action
Search
- Conversation IDRequired
- Message ID (ts)Required
Action
Search
- Search QueryRequired
- Sort By
- Sort Direction
Action
Search
- IDRequired
- Return Raw Results?
Action
Search
- UsernameRequired
- Return Raw Results?
Action
Search
Activity Deleted
Triggers when an activity is deleted in your database.
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Contact Created
Triggers when a new contact is created in your database.
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Contact Updated
Triggers when an existing contact is updated in your database.
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Opportunity Deleted
Triggers when an opportunity is deleted in your database.
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Workflow Step Completed
Triggers when a Workflow Step is completed in your database .
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- SubjectRequired
- Start DateRequired
- End DateRequired
- All DayRequired
- Activity Type
- Activity Category
- Location
- Description
- Email Address
- Priority
- Importance
Action
Write
- NameRequired
- Description
- Assigned To
- Stage
- Email Address
- Projected Revenue
- Actual Revenue
- Probability
- Amount
- Close Date
- Opportunity Type
Action
Write
- IDRequired
- First Name
- Last Name
- Contact Status
- Contact Category
- Contact Source
- Salutation
- Date of Birth
- Referred By
- Servicing Advisor
- Writing Advisor
- Job Title
- Gender
- Client Since
- Date of Birth Reminder
- Tax ID
- Marital Status
- Anniversary
Action
Write

New Channel
Triggers when a new #channel is created.
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- Include Alias
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- Username
- Highlight Word
- Trigger for Bot Messages?
- Only Public Channels?
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- ChannelRequired
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- ChannelRequired
- Trigger for Bot Messages?
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New Saved Message
Triggers when you save a message.
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- TextRequired
- Remind when?Required
- Remind who?
Action
Write
- Conversation IDRequired
- Scheduled AsRequired
- Scheduled Message IDRequired
Action
Write
- ChannelRequired
- Add Zapier app to channel automatically?
- 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
- File
- Thread
- Send Channel Message?
- Zap Id
Action
Write
- Send Multi Message
- Message TextRequired
- Send as a bot?
- Include a link to this Zap?
- Attach Image by URL
- Auto-Expand Links?
- Link Usernames and Channel Names?
- Schedule At
- Zap Id
Action
Write
- Channel NameRequired
Action
Write
- Status Copy
- Approval request messageRequired
- Send message asRequired
- Approval typeRequired
- Zap Id
- Include a link to this Zap?
- Approve button URL
- Approve button label
- Add decline button
- Add details button
- Require confirmation
Action
Write
- First Name
- Last Name
- Title
- Email
- Display Name
- User
Action
Write
- Stop on errorRequired
- HTTP MethodRequired
- URLRequired
- Query string parameters
- Additional request headers
- Body
Action
Write
Get Message by Timestamp
This action retrieves a specific message from a conversation history in Slack using the message's timestamp.
Action
Write
Retrieve Thread Messages
This action retrieves all the messages sent to a specific thread in a selected channel.
Action
Write
Create Private Channel
This action creates a private channel in Slack.
Action
Write
- Conversation IDRequired
Action
Search
- Conversation IDRequired
- Message ID (ts)Required
Action
Search
- Conversation IDRequired
- Message TS (ID)Required
Action
Search
- EmailRequired
- Return Raw Results?
Action
Search
- Full NameRequired
- Return Raw Results?
Action
Search
Activity Created
Triggers when a new activity is created in your database.
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Activity Updated
Triggers when an activity is updated in your database.
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Contact Deleted
Triggers when a new contact is deleted in your database.
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Opportunity Created
Triggers when a new opportunity is created in your database.
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Opportunity Updated
Triggers when an opportunity is updated in your database.
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Workflow Step Task Completed
Triggers when a Workflow Step Task is completed in your database.
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- First NameRequired
- Last NameRequired
- Contact Status
- Contact Category
- Contact Source
- Salutation
- Date of Birth
- Referred By
- Servicing Advisor
- Writing Advisor
- Job Title
- Gender
- Client Since
- Date of Birth Reminder
- Tax ID
- Marital Status
- Anniversary
- Email Address
- Email Type
- Phone Number
- Phone Type
- Country Code
- Street Address
- Secondary Address
- City
- State
- Country
- Zip Code
- Address Type
Action
Write
- IDRequired
- Subject
- Description
- Activity Type
- Activity Category
- Start Date
- End Date
- All Day
- Location
- Priority
- Importance
Action
Write
- IDRequired
- Name
- Description
- Assigned To
- Stage
- Email Address
- Projected Revenue
- Actual Revenue
- Probability
- Amount
- Close Date
- Opportunity Type
Action
Write

About Redtail CRM

Redtail CRM is cost-effective, easy to use, cloud based solution for today’s financial professional. Packed with powerful features for activity management, office automation, and more.

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CRM (Customer Relationship Management)

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Zapier Interfaces

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About Slack

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.

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Team Chat

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Redtail CRM + Slack

Update Redtail CRM contacts each time new mentions occur on Slack

New Public Message Posted Anywhere

New Message Posted to Channel

New File

New Message From Query

New Reaction Added

New Pushed Message

New User

Archive Conversation

Invite User to Channel

Delete Message

Edit Message

Send Private Channel Message

Set Channel Topic

Set Status

Remove User from Channel

Edit Message

Find Public Channel

Delete Message

Get Conversation Members

Get Message Permalink

Find Message

Find User by ID

Find User by Username

Activity Deleted

Contact Created

Contact Updated

Opportunity Deleted

Workflow Step Completed

Create Activity

Create Opportunity

Update Contact

New Channel

New Team Custom Emoji

New Mention

New Channel Member

New Message Posted to Private Channel

New Saved Message

Add Reminder

Cancel Scheduled Message

Send Channel Message

Send Direct Message

Create Channel

Request Approval

Update Profile

API Request (Beta)

Get Message by Timestamp

Retrieve Thread Messages

Create Private Channel

Get Conversation

Get Message

Get Message Reactions

Find User by Email

Find User by Name

Activity Created

Activity Updated

Contact Deleted

Opportunity Created

Opportunity Updated

Workflow Step Task Completed

Create Contact

Update Activity

Update Opportunity

About Redtail CRM

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