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What It Does

  • Quickly sends Slack messages to targeted users, groups, or channels.
  • Streamlines team communications right where collaboration happens.
  • Enables scheduling so your messages hit at the perfect time.
  • Optionally enriches messages with workflow metadata for better tracking.

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🏁 Getting Started

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Connect Your Account

Choose the Slack workspace where you want this node to run.
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Configure Your Message

Set up the channel, text, and optional settings like scheduling and metadata.

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Inputs

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🛠️ Required Fields

  • Select Account (✅)
    Choose the connected Slack workspace where you want this node to run.
    Why it matters: Ensures that your messages are sent from the right workspace, aligning with your team’s collaboration environment.
  • Channel Type (✅)
    Choose the type (e.g., User/Direct Message, Group, Private or Public Channel) for your message.
    Why it matters: Selecting the correct channel type ensures your message reaches the intended audience.
  • Select Channel (✅)
    Choose which channel this node should post to. This could be a public channel, private channel, or a direct message.
    Why it matters: Accurately targeting the channel helps keep communications organized and timely.
  • Text (✅)
    Enter the message text, with support for Slack’s formatting.
    Why it matters: Clear, formatted messages drive effective team communication and prompt action.

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🎯 Optional Fields

  • Send text as Slack mrkdwn (⚪️)
    Toggle to enable or disable Slack’s markdown formatting for your message text.
    Why it matters: Proper formatting improves readability and can highlight important details.
  • Schedule message (⚪️)
    Optionally schedule your message using an ISO 8601 datetime format (e.g. “2014-01-01T00:00:00Z”).
    Why it matters: Scheduling helps you plan timely communications, such as reminders or announcements.
  • Include link to workflow (⚪️)
    Toggle to append a link back to your workflow in the message.
    Why it matters: This makes it easy to trace the message back to its source, enhancing workflow transparency.
  • Customize Bot Settings (⚪️)
    Enable this to personalize your bot’s username and icon, making your messages stand out.
    Why it matters: A customized bot reflects your brand and creates a more engaging communication experience.
  • Reply to Thread (⚪️)
    Use this option to post a reply within an existing thread for continuous conversations.
    Why it matters: Replies in threads keep discussions focused and organized.
  • Add Message Metadata (⚪️)
    Toggle to add metadata such as an event type and payload to your message.
    Why it matters: Metadata helps link messages to broader workflows and track key events.
  • Configure Unfurl Settings (⚪️)
    Enable customization for how links and media are unfurled in your message.
    Why it matters: Controlling link and media presentation can enhance the visual appeal and clarity of your messages.

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Output

This node sends a message to Slack with the content and settings you’ve defined. It doesn’t add new columns to your data but ensures your communication flows smoothly to your desired audience.
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If your table already includes similar details, the node ensures no duplicate columns are created and simply sends the message as intended.

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How It Works

  1. Reads your selected inputs such as the channel, text, and optional settings like scheduling.
  2. Sends a customized Slack message based on your configurations.
  3. Optionally includes workflow metadata and custom unfurl settings.
  4. Delivers the message to the selected channel, keeping your team informed.
  5. Returns a confirmation of the action within your workflow.

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🚀 Example Use Cases & Prompts

Use CaseSetup or Prompt Example
Team Announcements”Send a reminder about the weekly meeting”
Client Updates”Notify the team when a client signs a deal”
Follow-Up Messaging”Schedule a follow-up message after the demo”

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✨ Pro Tips

  • Use @ColumnName or the Insert Input button to reference previous selections for personalized communication.
  • Customize bot settings to align with your brand, ensuring your messages are recognizable at a glance.
  • Schedule messages smartly to coordinate timely communications, such as meeting reminders.

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⚠️ Important Considerations

  • Make sure your Slack bot is added to the relevant channels and has the necessary permissions to post.
  • Scheduled messages can only be set up to 120 days in advance and cannot be scheduled for past times.

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🛠 Troubleshooting & Gotchas

SymptomLikely CauseQuick Fix
Message not sentIncorrect or missing channel selectionVerify your “Select Channel” and account settings.
Formatting issuesMisconfigured markdown formatting toggleAdjust the mrkdwn setting and test again.
Delayed deliveryScheduling set outside the allowed date rangeCheck and update your scheduled message time.

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📝 FAQ

✅ Yes — you can pass details from this node into downstream nodes for follow-up actions.
Ensure your Slack bot is present in the selected channel and has the required permissions.
This is an action node that sends messages based on your configuration inputs.

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💰 Pricing

ActionCredit Cost
All actionsFree
All actions in this workflow are free. Trigger nodes cost 1 credit per run.

Drop this node into your flow to supercharge your team’s communication — effortlessly. 🚀