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Slack
1. Choose trigger event
Shortcut
Shortcut
2. Choose action
1. Select the event
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Slack
Choose a trigger event
Choose a trigger
A trigger is the event that starts your Zap—like a "New Public Message Posted Anywhere" from Slack.
Add your action
An action happens after the trigger—such as "Create Story" in Shortcut.
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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.
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
Search Query
Required
Sort By
Sort Direction
Include Bot Messages in Search Results?
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Search
Find existing data in your app
ID
Required
Return Raw Results?
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Search
Find existing data in your app
Username
Required
Return Raw Results?
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Search
Find existing data in your app
Story Template ID
Required
Name
Description
Story Type
Workflow
Workflow State
Team
Epic
Due Date
Estimate
Requester
Followers
Owners
Iteration
Labels
External Links
Comments
Tasks
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Query
Required
Name
Required
Description
Story Type
Workflow
Workflow State
Team
Epic
Due Date
Estimate
Requester
Followers
Owners
Iteration
Labels
External Links
Comments
Tasks
Sub Tasks
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Search or write
Find existing data in your app, or create a new record if no data is found
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Beyond Zap workflows. Call Slack and Shortcut actions directly from your AI client or your codebase, using the same 9,000+ app integrations Zapier already runs.
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Expose Slack and Shortcut actions as tools in any MCP client. Authenticate once, then call them in natural language.
Example actions on this page
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Create Story
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Claude · ChatGPT · Cursor · any MCP-compatible client
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Frequently Asked Questions about Slack + Shortcut integrations
New to automation with Zapier? You're not alone. Here are some answers to common questions about how Zapier works with Slack and Shortcut
What triggers are available in the Slack and Shortcut integration?
We provide triggers like 'New Message Posted to Channel' in Slack and 'New Story Created' in Shortcut, allowing you to kick off workflows based on these events.
How can I send a message in Slack when a new story is created in Shortcut?
You can set up an action to send a message to a specific Slack channel whenever a new story or task is created in your Shortcut project.
Is it possible to update a Slack status based on Shortcut activities?
Yes, you can automate your Slack status update using the 'Story Progressed' trigger from Shortcut, ensuring your team knows about your current focus.
Can we create stories in Shortcut using information from Slack messages?
Absolutely, with our integration you can use specific triggers like starred messages in Slack to automatically create new stories in Shortcut containing those details.
How do we ensure notifications are sent for specific updates from Shortcut to Slack?
You can configure the integration to send notifications for certain updates like story status changes or comments added in Shortcut directly into selected Slack channels.
Can we customize which data is pulled from Shortcut into our Slack channel?
Yes, when setting up actions, you have options to filter and format the data that gets sent from Shortcut into your chosen Slack channel based on different criteria.
Are there limitations on what data can be sent between Slack and Shortcut?
While most event data can be transferred between systems, certain information might be restricted due to privacy settings or platform-specific limitations. Always check both platforms' documentation for specifics.
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.
