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What It Does

  • Automatically share updates in public or private Slack channels without manual copy-paste.
  • Keep SalesOps and RevOps teams instantly informed on pipeline changes or campaign milestones.
  • Schedule messages in advance for planned announcements, reducing last-minute scramble.
  • Customize message formatting and bot appearance to match your team’s style.
  • Thread replies or add metadata to enrich context and drive action.

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🏁 Getting Started

Slack Node config screenshot
1

Connect Slack Account

Authenticate and select the Slack workspace where you want to post messages.
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Configure Inputs

Choose the channel, craft your text, and tweak optional settings like scheduling or formatting.

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Inputs

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🛠️ Required Fields

  • Slack (✅)
    Connect or select your Slack workspace.
    Why it matters: Ensures messages are sent from the correct workspace and bot identity.
  • Channel (conversation) (✅)
    Pick the public or private channel to post your update.
    Why it matters: Directs alerts and updates to the right audience without missing stakeholders.
  • Text (✅)
    The content of the message to send.
    Why it matters: Core message body that drives team attention and action on critical updates.

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🎯 Optional Fields

  • Send text as Slack mrkdwn (mrkdwn) (⚪️)
    Enable or disable Slack markup parsing.
    Why it matters: Format text with bold, italics, lists, and links for clearer communication.
  • Send as User (as_user) (⚪️)
    Post as the authenticated user instead of the bot.
    Why it matters: Blend notifications seamlessly into personal channels or preserve bot branding.
  • Schedule message (post_at) (⚪️)
    Set an ISO timestamp to post your message later (up to 120 days ahead).
    Why it matters: Plan announcements or reminders in advance to hit peak engagement times.
  • Include link to Pipedream (include_sent_via_pipedream_flag) (⚪️)
    Attach a link back to Pipedream at the end of the message.
    Why it matters: Provides quick access to your workflow for auditing or adjustments.
  • Customize Bot Settings (customizeBotSettings) (⚪️)
    Toggle custom bot username and icon options.
    Why it matters: Align notifications with your team’s branding and improve message clarity.
  • Reply to Thread (replyToThread) (⚪️)
    Enable thread replies instead of new channel posts.
    Why it matters: Keep conversations organized and context-rich in threaded discussions.
  • Add Message Metadata (addMessageMetadata) (⚪️)
    Attach JSON metadata to the message.
    Why it matters: Enrich notifications with structured data for downstream processing or tracking.
  • Configure Unfurl Settings (configureUnfurlSettings) (⚪️)
    Toggle link and media unfurling options.
    Why it matters: Control how links and media previews render to keep messages concise or rich.

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Output

When the action runs, it returns the full Slack message object including ts, channel, and any attachments or metadata.
This output can feed into downstream nodes for logging, analytics, or conditional workflows.
Slack Node output screenshot
Ensure your workflow captures the returned ts if you plan to thread follow-up messages.

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How It Works

  1. Pipedream authenticates with your Slack workspace.
  2. It gathers inputs—channel, text, and any optional settings.
  3. Sends a chat.postMessage request to Slack.
  4. Outputs the Slack message object for downstream steps.

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🚀 Example Use Cases & Prompts

Use CaseSetup or Prompt Example
Pipeline Alert”Send my #sales-updates channel a summary when a deal moves to Closed Won.”
Campaign Launch Announcement”Post to #marketing a pre-launch reminder at 09:00 UTC tomorrow.”
Deal Hygiene Reminder”DM #sales-leaders if key deal fields are missing every Monday.”

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✨ Pro Tips

  • Use @ColumnName or the Insert Input button to pull dynamic data into your message.
  • Preview mrkdwn formatting in Slack before automating to avoid rendering issues.
  • Schedule non-urgent updates for off-peak hours to reduce notification fatigue.

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⚠️ Important Considerations

  • Bots require permission to post in private channels—ensure access is granted.
  • Scheduled messages can’t be set in the past or more than 120 days ahead.
  • Unfurling large media content may delay message delivery.

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🛠 Troubleshooting & Gotchas

SymptomLikely CauseQuick Fix
Message not postedMissing channel permissionGrant bot access to the channel in Slack settings.
Unexpected markup outputmrkdwn toggled offEnable Send text as Slack mrkdwn.
Scheduled posts failIncorrect post_at formatUse ISO 8601 timestamp (e.g., 2023-01-01T00:00:00Z).

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📝 FAQ

✅ Yes — ensure your bot is invited to the private channel first.
Toggle Send as User to true and authenticate as that user.
Enable Reply to Thread and use the returned ts from a previous message.

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💰 Pricing

ActionCredit Cost
Send Message to ChannelFree
Action nodes like this one are free to run.

Drop this node into your workflow to automate Slack notifications and keep your teams in sync. 🚀