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1. Choose a Trigger

An event that starts an automation

2. Choose an Action

The event an automation performs after it's triggered

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Select a trigger from Slack

A trigger is an event that starts your Zap and runs the workflow. For example, with Slack, a trigger could be "New Public Message Posted Anywhere."

A trigger is the event that kicks off your automated workflow.

Setup an action from Gmail

An action is what takes place after the automation is triggered. For example, with Gmail, the action could be "Add Label To Email."

An action is the event that your automated workflow performs when triggered.

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New to automation with Zapier? You're not alone. Here are some answers to common questions about how Zapier works with Slack and Gmail

How can I integrate Gmail with Slack?

Can I get notifications in Slack for specific emails?

Is it possible to post email content directly to a Slack channel?

Can I use labels in Gmail as triggers for Slack messages?

How do I ensure that only important emails trigger alerts in Slack?

Is there any limit on how many emails I can track for Slack notifications?

Can attachments from Gmail be sent to Slack channels?

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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.

- Trigger for Bot Messages?
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- Channel
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- Trigger for Bot Messages?
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Instant
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- Channel
  Required
- User Name
- Shared
Trigger
Instant
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- Channel
  Required
- Trigger for Bot Messages?
Trigger
Instant
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- Reaction
- Channel
  Required
- User
Trigger
Instant
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New User
Triggers when a new Slack user is created / first joins your org.
Trigger
Instant
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- Channel
  Required
- Users
  Required
Action
Write

- Send Multi Message
- Text
  Required
- Send as a bot?
- Bot Name
- Bot Icon
- Include a link to this Zap?
- Attach Image by URL
- Auto-Expand Links?
- Link Usernames and Channel Names?
- Schedule At
- Zap_id
Action
Write
- Channel
  Required
- Text
  Required
- Send as a bot?
- Bot Name
- Bot Icon
- Include a link to this Zap?
- Attach Image by URL
- Auto-Expand Links?
- Link Usernames and Channel Names?
- Schedule At
- Zap_id
- File
- Thread
- Send Channel Message?
Action
Write
- First Name
- Last Name
- Title
- Email
- User
Action
Write
- Raw_request_user_info
- Api_docs_info
- HTTP Method
  Required
- URL
  Required
- Query String Parameters
- Headers
- Additional Request Headers
- Body
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
Edit Message
This action updates a specific message on Slack. You need to provide the Channel ID, the Timestamp of the message to be edited, the new text for the message, and a boolean to indicate if you want to edit a bot message.
Action
Write
- Search Query
  Required
- Sort By
- Sort Direction
Action
Search
- ID
  Required
- Return Raw Results?
Action
Search
- Bot Name
- Return Raw Results?
Action
Search
New Label
Triggers when you add a new label.
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Scheduled
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- Label or mailbox
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Scheduled
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New Starred Email
Triggers when you receive a new email and star it within two days.
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Scheduled
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- Label
- Message
  Required
Action
Write
- Recipient_instructions
- To
- Cc
- Bcc
- Subject
  Required
- From
- From_name
- Body Type
- Body
- Add signature default
- Label or mailbox
- File
Action
Write
- Channel Name
  Required
Action
Write
- Message
  Required
- Label or mailbox
Action
Write
- Search Query
  Required
Action
Search

New Channel
Triggers whenever a new #channel is created.
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- Include_alias
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- User Name
- Highlight Word
- Trigger for Bot Messages?
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New Pushed Message
Triggers when you click the "Push to Zapier" button from a message in Slack.
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New Saved Message
Triggers when you save a message.
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Instant
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- Text
  Required
- Remind when?
  Required
- User
Action
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- Channel
  Required
- Text
  Required
- Send as a bot?
- Bot Name
- Bot Icon
- Include a link to this Zap?
- Attach Image by URL
- Auto-Expand Links?
- Link Usernames and Channel Names?
- Schedule At
- Zap_id
- File
- Thread
- Send Channel Message?
Action
Write
- Channel Name
  Required
Action
Write
- Channel
  Required
- Topic
  Required
Action
Write
- Status Text
- Status Emoji
- Expiration Time
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
Remove User from Channel
This action removes a specified user from a specified channel in Slack.
Action
Write
Find Public Channel
This action will find a public channel in Slack using either the channel's ID or name.
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
- Email
- Return Raw Results?
Action
Search
- Full Name
  Required
- Return Raw Results?
Action
Search
- Label or mailbox
- Search Query
  Required
Trigger
Scheduled
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- Label or mailbox
Trigger
Scheduled
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- Search Query
  Required
Trigger
Scheduled
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- Label or mailbox
Trigger
Scheduled
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- Message
  Required
Action
Write
- Trigger_instructions
- Thread
  Required
- To
- Cc
- Bcc
- From
- From_name
- Body Type
- Body
- Add signature default
- Label or mailbox
- File
Action
Write
- To
- Cc
- Bcc
- From
- From_name
- Reply_to
- Subject
  Required
- Body Type
- Body
- Add signature default
- Label or mailbox
- File
Action
Write
- Trigger_instructions
- Thread
  Required
- To
- Cc
- Bcc
- From
- From_name
- Reply_to
- Body Type
- Body
- Label or mailbox
- File
Action
Write
- Search Query
  Required
- To
- Cc
- Bcc
- From
- From_name
- Reply_to
- Subject
  Required
- Body Type
- Body
- Add signature default
- Label or mailbox
- File
Action
Search or write

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