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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 Asana

A trigger is an event that starts your Zap and runs the workflow. For example, with Asana, a trigger could be "Completed Task."

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

Setup an action from Slack

An action is what takes place after the automation is triggered. For example, with Slack, the action could be "Add Reminder."

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

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Set up your first integration

Quickly connect Asana to Slack with a Zapier template.

Our most popular template

Create Asana tasks from new saved Slack messages
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Add new messages in Slack channels as Asana tasks
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Push Slack messages to Asana and create tasks on demand
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Create Asana tasks for new reactions added in Slack
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Summarize a Slack thread with ChatGPT and create a task for it in Asana
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Send new Asana tasks in projects as Slack channel messages
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Create Asana tasks from new saved Slack messages

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Add new messages in Slack channels as Asana tasks

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Push Slack messages to Asana and create tasks on demand

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Create Asana tasks for new reactions added in Slack

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Summarize a Slack thread with ChatGPT and create a task for it in Asana

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Send new Asana tasks in projects as Slack channel messages

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Send Slack channel messages for completed tasks in Asana
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Send new digests of completed Asana tasks to Slack
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Frequently Asked Questions about Asana + Slack integrations

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

How can I integrate Asana with Slack?

What triggers are available for the Asana-Slack integration?

Can I send direct messages in Slack from Asana updates?

Is it possible to customize the messages sent to Slack from Asana?

Which types of Slack channels can receive updates from Asana?

Can I filter which tasks trigger notifications in Slack?

Do I need admin permissions in both apps for integration?

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Practical ways you can use Asana and Slack

Notify in Slack about new Asana tasks

When a new task is added in Asana, Zapier will send a message to a designated Slack channel. This keeps business owners and their teams instantly informed about new responsibilities, ensuring nothing falls through the cracks.

Business owner

Alert support team of new tasks in Asana via Slack

Whenever a new task is created in Asana for the support team, Zapier will trigger an alert in a specific Slack channel. This ensures that the customer support team is promptly aware of new assignments, leading to faster response times.

Customer support ops

Get notified in Slack when data analysis tasks are completed

When a data analysis task is marked complete in Asana, Zapier will trigger a message in Slack. This informs the data science team immediately, facilitating seamless workflow transitions and quicker insights delivery.

Data science

Inform sales team of task updates via Slack messages

Each time an important sales-related task is updated in Asana, Zapier sends a notification to the sales ops team's Slack channel. This ensures timely follow-ups and adjustments, improving coordination and efficiency.

Sales ops

Update HR team on recruitment tasks through Slack notifications

When new recruitment tasks are posted or updated in Asana, Zapier will notify the HR team via Slack. This keeps everyone aligned and expedites the hiring process by ensuring no steps are missed.

HR & recruiting ops

Receive alerts on bug fixes from Asana in Slack

Upon marking bug fix tasks as complete in Asana by engineering teams, Zapier will send immediate alerts to designated Slack channels. This keeps everyone updated on progress and helps streamline issue resolution cycles.

Engineering

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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.

- Workspace
- Project
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- Project
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Instant
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- Project
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- Task
- Workspace
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Scheduled
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- Project
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Instant
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- Project
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Instant
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- Workspace
- Project
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Instant
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- Workspace
- Project
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- Fields
- Disclaimer
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Instant
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New Workspace/Organization
Triggered when you add a new workspace/organization.
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Scheduled
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- Project
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- Task
- File
  Required
Action
Write
- Workspace
- Project Template
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- Name
  Required
- Privacy Setting
Action
Write
- Task ID
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- Workspace
- Name
  Required
- Notes
- Is the description rich text?
- Mark Task as complete?
- Mark Task as liked?
- Assignee
- Followers
- Tags
- Custom_field_info
Action
Write
- Copy
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- Project
  Required
- Task Template
  Required
- Name
  Required
Action
Write
- Workspace
- Project
  Required
- Task
- Text
  Required
Action
Write
- HTTP Method
  Required
- URL
  Required
- Query String Parameters
- Headers
- Additional Request Headers
- Body
Action
Write
- Workspace
- Project
  Required
- Name
  Required
Action
Search
- Task ID
  Required
Action
Search
- Email Address or ID
  Required
Action
Search
- Workspace
- Project
  Required
- Name
  Required
- Notes
- Is the description rich text?
- Mark Task as complete?
- Mark Task as liked?
- Assignee
- Followers
- Tags
- Custom_field_info
Action
Search or write
- Trigger for Bot Messages?
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Instant
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- Channel
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- Trigger for Bot Messages?
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Instant
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- Channel
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- User Name
- Shared
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Instant
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- Channel
  Required
- Trigger for Bot Messages?
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Instant
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- Reaction
- Channel
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- User
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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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- Channel
  Required
- Users
  Required
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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
  Required
- Thread
- Send Channel Message?
Action
Write
- First Name
- Last Name
- Title
- Email Address or ID
  Required
- User
Action
Write
- Raw_request_user_info
- Api_docs_info
- HTTP Method
  Required
- URL
  Required
- Query String Parameters
- Headers
- Additional Request Headers
- Body
Action
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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
- Task ID
  Required
- Return Raw Results?
Action
Search
- Bot Name
- Return Raw Results?
Action
Search

- Workspace
- Project
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Instant
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Scheduled
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- Project
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- Workspace
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Scheduled
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New Tag Created
Triggered when you create a new tag.
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Scheduled
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- Workspace
- Project
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- Section
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Instant
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- Workspace
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Scheduled
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Scheduled
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- Task ID
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- Workspace
- Project
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- Section
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- Position in Section
- Before/After Task ID
Action
Write
- Helptext
- Workspace
- Project
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- Tag
- Name
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- Fields
Action
Write
- Workspace
- Project
  Required
- Name
  Required
- Section to Insert After
- Section to Insert Before
Action
Write
- Workspace
- Name
  Required
- Notes
- Is the description rich text?
- Mark Task as complete?
- Mark Task as liked?
- Assignee
- Followers
- Tags
- Custom_field_info
Action
Write
- Workspace
- Team
- Name
  Required
- Notes
Action
Write
- Task ID
  Required
- Mark Task as complete?
- Mark Task as liked?
- Name
  Required
- Assignee
- Followers
- Tags
- Notes
- Is the description rich text?
- Custom_field_info
- Workspace
Action
Write
- Workspace
- Name
  Required
Action
Search
- Workspace
- Project
  Required
- Name
  Required
Action
Search
- Premium_user_help_text
- Workspace
- Project
  Required
- Text
  Required
- Is Subtask?
- Mark Task as complete?
- Sort_by
- Sort Ascending?
- Has Attachment?
- Is Blocking?
- Is Blocked?
- Resource_subtype
- Custom_fields_help_text
Action
Search
- Workspace
- Name
  Required
- Team
- Notes
Action
Search or write
- Task ID
  Required
- Workspace
- Name
  Required
- Notes
- Is the description rich text?
- Mark Task as complete?
- Mark Task as liked?
- Assignee
- Followers
- Tags
- Custom_field_info
Action
Search or write
New Channel
Triggers whenever a new #channel is created.
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Instant
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- Include_alias
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Instant
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- User Name
- Highlight Word
- Trigger for Bot Messages?
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Instant
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New Pushed Message
Triggers when you click the "Push to Zapier" button from a message in Slack.
Trigger
Instant
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New Saved Message
Triggers when you save a message.
Trigger
Instant
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- Text
  Required
- Remind when?
  Required
- User
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
  Required
- Thread
- Send Channel Message?
Action
Write
- 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 Address or ID
  Required
- Return Raw Results?
Action
Search
- Full Name
  Required
- Return Raw Results?
Action
Search

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