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Slack + Webhooks by Zapier + PodPDF

Generate PDFs in PodPDF from newly caught webhooks and share them in Slack

Create a PDF from any app that can send a webhook, then let your team know it's ready. This Zap catches a webhook containing HTML or markdown, converts it to a PDF with PodPDF, and posts a download link to a Slack channel. It's a quick way to add PDF output to internal tools, scripts, and custom apps.

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Catch HookTriggers when a POST, PUT, or GET request is made to a Zapier URL.
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Generate PDFConverts HTML, Markdown or a public URL into a PDF (up to 25 pages and 30 seconds; use Start Long Job for bigger documents).
ActionWrite
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Send Channel MessageTriggers when a new message is posted to a specific #channel you choose.
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Catch Raw Hook
Triggers when a POST, PUT, or GET request is made to a Zapier URL. Gives the request body unparsed (max 2 MB) and also includes headers.
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Instant
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- URL
  Required
- Key
- Deduplication Key
- Xpath
- Basic Auth
- Headers
Trigger
Polling
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- URL
  Required
- Query String Params
- Send As JSON
- JSON key
- Unflatten
- Basic Auth
- Headers
Action
Write
- URL
  Required
- Payload_type
- Data
- Wrap Request In Array
- File
- Unflatten
- Basic Auth
- Headers
Action
Write
- Template ID
  Required
- Data
- Data (JSON)
- Filename
Action
Write

- Job ID
  Required
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
- Optimized data
Trigger
Instant
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- Automation Identifier
- Access type
Trigger
Instant
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New User
Triggers when a new Slack user is created / first joins your org.
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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 automation?
- 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 automation?
- 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 error
  Required
- HTTP Method
  Required
- URL
  Required
- 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 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
- Guidance_copy
- Full Name
  Required
- Return Raw Results?
Action
Search

- Pick off a Child Key
Trigger
Instant
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- Method
  Required
- URL
  Required
- Data Pass-Through?
- Data
- Unflatten
- Basic Auth
- Headers
- Return Raw Response
Action
Write
- URL
  Required
- Payload_type
- Data
- Wrap Request In Array
- File
- Unflatten
- Basic Auth
- Headers
Action
Write
- Input Type
  Required
- Page Format
- Landscape
- Margin
- Print Background
- Scale
- Page Ranges
Action
Write
- Input Type
  Required
- Page Format
- Landscape
- Margin
- Print Background
- Scale
- Page Ranges
Action
Write
- Job ID
  Required
Action
Search
New Channel
Triggers when a new #channel is created.
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Instant
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- Include_alias
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- Username
- Highlight Word
- Trigger for Bot Messages?
- Only Public Channels?
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Instant
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- Channel
  Required
Trigger
Instant
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- Channel
  Required
- Trigger for Bot Messages?
Trigger
Instant
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New Saved Message
Triggers when you save a message.
Trigger
Instant
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- Channel
  Required
- Message
  Required
- Reaction
  Required
Action
Write
- Conversation ID
  Required
Action
Write
- Channel
  Required
- Users
  Required
Action
Write
- Title
- Content
- Channel ID
Action
Write
- 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
Write
- Allowed_edit_copy
- Conversation ID
  Required
- Message TS (ID)
  Required
- Posted By
- Content Type
- Reply Broadcast
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 automation?
- Attach Image by URL
- Auto-Expand Links?
- Link Usernames and Channel Names?
- Schedule At
- Zap_id
- File
- Thread
- Send Channel Message?
Action
Write
- Channel
  Required
- Topic
  Required
- 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 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
- Guidance_copy
- Username
  Required
- Return Raw Results?
Action
Search

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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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