Slack + YouTube

Slack + YouTube integrations

Create Slack channels for new YouTube videos

Enable a smooth workflow between YouTube and Slack with this automation setup. Once activated, every time a new video is posted on your designated YouTube channel, a new channel is created within your Slack environment. This streamlines your communication process and ensures your team stays updated on the latest video content, fostering greater collaboration and engagement.

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New Video in ChannelTriggers when a new video is published to a specific YouTube channel.
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- Video ID
  Required
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- Channel
  Required
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- Query
  Required
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- Quota_copy
- Upload_size_copy
- Title
  Required
- Description
  Required
- Video
  Required
- Thumbnail
- Privacy_status
- Publish_at
- Tags
- Language_section
- Default Language
- Default Audio Language
- Localizations_help_text
- Language Code
- Localized Title
- Localized Description
- Recording_section
- Recording Date
- Recording Location
- Advanced_section
- License
- Allow Embedding
- Public Statistics Viewable
- Category_id_help_text
- Category
- Made_for_kids
- Notify_subscribers
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- Stop on error
  Required
- HTTP Method
  Required
- URL
  Required
- Query string parameters
- Additional request headers
- Body
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- Report Breakdown
- Report Type
  Required
- Start Date
  Required
- End Date
  Required
- Report Metrics
  Required
Action
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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?
Trigger
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- Channel
  Required
Trigger
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- Channel
  Required
- Trigger for Bot Messages?
Trigger
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New Saved Message
Triggers when you save a message.
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- Channel
  Required
- Message
  Required
- Reaction
  Required
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- Conversation ID
  Required
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- Channel
  Required
- Users
  Required
Action
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- Title
- Content
- Channel ID
Action
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- Send Multi Message
- Message Text
  Required
- 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
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- Allowed_edit_copy
- Conversation ID
  Required
- Message TS (ID)
  Required
- Posted By
- Content Type
- Reply Broadcast
Action
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- Channel
  Required
- Add Zapier app to channel automatically?
- Message Text
  Required
- 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
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- Channel
  Required
- Topic
  Required
- Topic set by
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- Status Text
- Status Emoji
- Expiration Time
Action
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Remove User from Channel
This action removes a specified user from a specified channel in Slack.
Action
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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
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- Conversation ID
  Required
Action
Search
- Conversation ID
  Required
- Message ID (ts)
  Required
Action
Search
- Search Query
  Required
- Sort By
- Sort Direction
- Include Bot Messages in Search Results?
Action
Search
- ID
  Required
- Return Raw Results?
Action
Search
- Username
  Required
- Return Raw Results?
Action
Search

- Channel ID
  Required
Trigger
Polling
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- Playlist_id
  Required
Trigger
Polling
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- Quota_copy
- Playlist
  Required
- Video ID
  Required
- Position
- Note
Action
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- Thumbnail_size_copy
- Video_id
  Required
- Thumbnail
  Required
Action
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- Search Query
- Channel ID
- Order Results By
- Published After
- Published Before
- Video Duration
- Video Definition
- Video Dimension
- Video Caption
- Video License
- Safe Search
- Region Code
- Relevance Language
- Video Category ID
- Max Results
Action
Search
- Trigger for Bot Messages?
- Optimized data
Trigger
Instant
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- Channel
  Required
- Trigger for Bot Messages?
- Optimized data
Trigger
Instant
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- Channel
- User Name
- Shared
Trigger
Instant
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- Search Query
  Required
- Optimized data
Trigger
Polling
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- Channel ID
- Reaction
- Member ID
- Message Author ID
Trigger
Instant
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- Zap Identifier
- Access type
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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- Text
  Required
- Remind when?
  Required
- Remind who?
Action
Write
- Conversation ID
  Required
- Scheduled As
  Required
- Scheduled Message ID
  Required
Action
Write
- Channel
  Required
- Add Zapier app to channel automatically?
- Message Text
  Required
- 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
- Allowed_delete_copy
- Conversation ID
  Required
- Message TS (ID)
  Required
- Posted By
Action
Write
- Canvas ID
  Required
- Operation
  Required
Action
Write
- Channel Name
  Required
Action
Write
- Status_copy
- Approval request message
  Required
- Send message as
  Required
- Approval type
  Required
- Zap_id
- Include a link to this Zap?
- Approve button URL
- Approve button label
- Add decline button
- Add details button
- Require confirmation
Action
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- First Name
- Last Name
- Title
- Email
- Display Name
- User
Action
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- Stop on error
  Required
- HTTP Method
  Required
- URL
  Required
- Query string parameters
- Additional request headers
- Body
Action
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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
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Create Private Channel
This action creates a private channel in Slack.
Action
Write
- Conversation ID
  Required
Action
Search
- Conversation ID
  Required
- Message ID (ts)
  Required
Action
Search
- Conversation ID
  Required
- Message TS (ID)
  Required
Action
Search
- Email
  Required
- Return Raw Results?
Action
Search
- Full Name
  Required
- Return Raw Results?
Action
Search

About Slack

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