Buffer + Slack

Send direct messages in Slack for new idea items in Buffer

Ensure your team is always up-to-date with the latest creative ideas with this handy workflow. When a new idea is posted in Buffer, it initiates a direct message in Slack. This process not only keeps your team in the loop but also promotes real-time discussions, speeding up the decision-making process. Optimize your team's communication with this seamless integration.

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New Idea Item
Triggers when a new idea has been added.
TriggerPolling
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Send Direct Message
Sends a direct message to a user or yourself from the Slackbot. Can also schedule a message for later.
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Supported triggers and actions

- OrganizationRequired
Trigger
Polling
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- OrganizationRequired
- Channel
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- OrganizationRequired
- Channel
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Polling
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- OrganizationRequired
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Polling
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- OrganizationRequired
- TagRequired
- Post status
Trigger
Polling
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- OrganizationRequired
- ChannelRequired
- PausedRequired
Action
Write
- Trigger for Bot Messages?
- Optimized data
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- ChannelRequired
- Trigger for Bot Messages?
- Optimized data
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- Channel
- User Name
- Shared
Trigger
Instant
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- Search QueryRequired
- Optimized data
Trigger
Polling
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- Zap Identifier
- Access type
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New Saved Message
Triggers when you save a message.
Trigger
Instant
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- TextRequired
- Remind when?Required
- Remind who?
Action
Write
- ChannelRequired
- Add Zapier app to channel automatically?
- Message TextRequired
- 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
- Channel NameRequired
Action
Write
- ChannelRequired
- TopicRequired
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
- EmailRequired
- Return Raw Results?
Action
Search
- Full NameRequired
- Return Raw Results?
Action
Search

- OrganizationRequired
- Channel
Trigger
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- OrganizationRequired
Trigger
Polling
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- OrganizationRequired
- Channel
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Polling
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- OrganizationRequired
- TagRequired
Trigger
Polling
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- OrganizationRequired
Action
Write
- OrganizationRequired
- Tags
- ChannelRequired
- MethodRequired
Action
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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- Username
- Highlight Word
- Trigger for Bot Messages?
Trigger
Instant
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- ChannelRequired
- Trigger for Bot Messages?
Trigger
Instant
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- Channel
- Reaction
- User
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New User
Triggers when a new Slack user is created / first joins your org.
Trigger
Instant
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- ChannelRequired
- UsersRequired
Action
Write
- Send Multi Message
- Message TextRequired
- Send as a bot?
- Include a link to this Zap?
- Attach Image by URL
- Auto-Expand Links?
- Link Usernames and Channel Names?
- Schedule At
- Zap Id
Action
Write
- ChannelRequired
- Add Zapier app to channel automatically?
- Message TextRequired
- 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
- Display Name
- User
Action
Write
- Api Docs Info
- Stop on errorRequired
- HTTP MethodRequired
- URLRequired
- Query string parameters
- 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 QueryRequired
- Sort By
- Sort Direction
Action
Search
- IDRequired
- Return Raw Results?
Action
Search
- UsernameRequired
- Return Raw Results?
Action
Search

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Manage your social media marketing together with Buffer's tools to schedule posts, analyze performance, and publish to a half-dozen social networks from one app.

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Slack is a platform for team communication: everything in one place, instantly searchable, available wherever you go. Offering instant messaging, document sharing and knowledge search for modern teams.

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Send direct messages in Slack for new idea items in Buffer

New Channel

New Draft Item

New Queue Item

New Tag

Tag Assigned to a Post or Draft

Pause Queue

New Public Message Posted Anywhere

New Message Posted to Channel

New File

New Message From Query

New Pushed Message

New Saved Message

Add Reminder

Send Channel Message

Create Channel

Set Channel Topic

Set Status

Delete Message

Remove User from Channel

Find Public Channel

Get Message by Timestamp

Find User by Email

Find User by Name

New Contribution Item

New Idea Item

New Sent Item

Tag Assigned to an Idea

Create Idea

Add to Queue

New Channel

New Team Custom Emoji

New Mention

New Message Posted to Private Channel

New Reaction Added

New User

Invite User to Channel

Send Direct Message

Send Private Channel Message

Update Profile

API Request (Beta)

Retrieve Thread Messages

Create Private Channel

Edit Message

Find Message

Find User by ID

Find User by Username

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