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Receive updates in Slack for status changes in Affinity
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Post new Affinity list entries to Slack channels
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Post DMs in Slack whenever a new company is added to your Affinity list
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Create new Affinity notes from new Slack channel messages
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Send private channel messages in Slack for new list entries in Affinity
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Send channel messages in Slack for new organizations in Affinity
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Receive updates in Slack for status changes in Affinity

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Post new Affinity list entries to Slack channels

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Post DMs in Slack whenever a new company is added to your Affinity list

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Create new Affinity notes from new Slack channel messages

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Send private channel messages in Slack for new list entries in Affinity

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Send channel messages in Slack for new organizations in Affinity

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Add new Slack messages to Affinity list as persons, organizations, or opportunities
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Add reminders in Slack when field values change in Affinity
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Select a trigger from Affinity

A trigger is an event that starts your Zap and runs the workflow. For example, with Affinity, a trigger could be "New Organization."

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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Frequently Asked Questions about Affinity + Slack integrations

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

What is the Affinity and Slack integration?

The Affinity and Slack integration allows you to automate workflows between Affinity and Slack using specific triggers and actions. With this integration, you can streamline communication within your team by automating alerts based on changes in your Affinity data.

How can I set up a trigger for new contacts added to Affinity?

To set up a trigger for new contacts added in Affinity, configure a 'New Contact' trigger within the integration settings. This trigger will automatically send a notification to your designated Slack channel whenever a new contact is created in Affinity.

Can I send custom alerts to Slack from Affinity?

Yes, you can send custom alerts to Slack from Affinity. By setting up specific triggers such as 'Contact Updated' or 'New Note Added,' you can customize the alerts that will be sent as direct messages or channel notifications in Slack.

Is it possible to update an Affinity record from a Slack message?

Currently, the integration supports sending information from Affinity to Slack but does not support updating an Affinity record directly from a Slack message. We are continuously working on expanding our capabilities.

What types of triggers are available for this integration?

Available triggers include actions such as 'New Contact Added', 'Contact Updated', and 'New Note Added'. These triggers help automate communication around important updates and changes within your team's workflow.

How do I configure notifications for updates in my deals pipeline?

You can configure notifications by selecting the relevant triggers such as 'Deal Stage Changed' within your deals pipeline. Set these triggers to send alerts to specific channels or team members on Slack whenever there is an update.

Will I receive duplicate notifications if multiple users set up similar triggers?

If multiple users configure similar triggers, duplicate notifications may occur. To avoid this, coordinate with your team to centralize trigger setup under shared channels where necessary.

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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.

New Organization
Triggers when a new organization is added.
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Scheduled
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- List
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Trigger
Scheduled
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New Opportunity
Triggers when a new opportunity is added.
Trigger
Scheduled
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- Organization
  Required
Action
Write
- Organization
  Required
Action
Write

- List
  Required
Action
Write
- Name
  Required
Action
Write

Update an Entity
Update the global or list fields of a person, organization, or opportunity.
Action
Write
- List
  Required
Action
Search
- Search Term
  Required
Action
Search
- Id
  Required
Action
Search
- Search Term
  Required
- Name
  Required
- Domain
Action
Search or write
- Search Term
  Required
- Name
  Required
Action
Search or write
- Trigger for Bot Messages?
- Optimized data
Trigger
Instant
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- Channel
  Required
- Trigger for Bot Messages?
- Optimized data
Trigger
Instant
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- Channel
  Required
- User Name
- Shared
Trigger
Instant
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- Search Query
  Required
- Optimized data
Trigger
Scheduled
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- Channel
  Required
- Reaction
- 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
- 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 sent by the same Authenticated user on Slack. You need to provide the Channel ID, the Timestamp of the message to be edited, and the new text for the message.
Action
Write
- Search Query
  Required
- Sort By
- Sort Direction
Action
Search
- Id
  Required
- Optimized data
Action
Search
- Bot Name
- Optimized data
Action
Search

- List
  Required
Trigger
Scheduled
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New List
Triggers when a new list is added.
Trigger
Scheduled
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New Person
Triggers when a new person is added.
Trigger
Scheduled
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- Organization
  Required
Action
Write
- Name
  Required
- Domain
Action
Write
- Person
- Organization
- Opportunity
- Content
- Gmail ID
- Creator
Action
Write
- Full Name
  Required
- Email Address
Action
Write
- Search Term
  Required
Action
Search
- Search Term
  Required
Action
Search
- Id
  Required
Action
Search
- Id
  Required
Action
Search
- List
  Required
Action
Search or write
- Search Term
  Required
- Full Name
  Required
- Email Address
Action
Search or write
New Channel
Triggers when a new #channel is created.
Trigger
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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- Channel
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- Trigger for Bot Messages?
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
- File
- Thread
- Send Channel Message?
- Zap_id
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
- Optimized data
Action
Search
- Full Name
  Required
- Optimized data
Action
Search

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About Affinity

Affinity is a collective intelligence CRM, helping you keep track of the people and organizations in your network.

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