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What It Does

  • Instantly remove ex-team members or irrelevant participants from channels.
  • Automate channel hygiene by revoking access without manual steps.
  • Ensure private conversations stay confidential and up-to-date.
  • Free up channel visibility for only active GTM contributors.
  • Maintain compliance by logging removal actions.

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🏁 Getting Started

Slack Kick User Node config screenshot
1

Connect Slack Account

Authorize the Slack workspace where you manage your GTM channels.
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Configure Inputs

Select the channel and the user you want to remove.

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Inputs

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🛠️ Required Fields

  • Channel (✅)
    Choose the Slack channel, private group, or DM conversation where you want to remove a user.
    Why it matters: Ensures you target the correct conversation for fast, precise cleanup.
  • User (✅)
    Select the team member or bot you wish to remove.
    Why it matters: Guards channel content by removing outdated or unauthorized participants immediately.

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🎯 Optional Fields

None.

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Output

After running, the node emits a confirmation object with the removal status and conversation ID.
This output can feed into alerting workflows, audit logs, or CRM updates.
Slack Kick User Node output screenshot
If removal fails (e.g., user not in channel), the node returns an error message for troubleshooting.

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How It Works

  1. Identifies the specified conversation.
  2. Sends the remove request to Slack under the hood.
  3. Validates response and emits a success or error payload.
  4. Triggers downstream alerts or data updates based on outcome.

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🚀 Example Use Cases & Prompts

Use CaseSetup or Prompt Example
Channel Cleanup”Remove former intern from #sales-team channel when their contract ends.”
Confidential Discussion Archival”Automatically kick external vendor bots from #finance-disclosure after audit.”
Role Change Enforcement”On role change, remove old reps from #deal-room groups.”

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✨ Pro Tips

  • Double-check channel names with @ChannelName to avoid accidental removals.
  • Use this node in offboarding workflows to automate access revocation.
  • Combine with notification nodes to alert managers post-removal.

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⚠️ Important Considerations

  • Only users with proper permissions can remove members; ensure your Slack app has the correct scopes.
  • Removing bots requires specific scopes—verify app permissions in your Slack admin panel.

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🛠 Troubleshooting & Gotchas

SymptomLikely CauseQuick Fix
Removal action failsInsufficient app scopes or permissionsUpdate app OAuth scopes and reauthorize.
Wrong user removedChannel or user mismatchConfirm @ChannelName and @UserName selections.
No output dataAPI rate limits or transient errorsRetry after a short wait or check Slack status.

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📝 FAQ

✅ Yes — as long as your Slack app is invited to the private channel.
No — Slack removal actions do not send a direct notification to the user.
This is an action node, so it’s free and performs the removal when triggered.

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💰 Pricing

All action nodes are free to run.

Automate Slack channel hygiene and keep your GTM conversations secure—drop in the Kick User node now! 🚀