Deputy + Slack

Create Slack channel messages for new Deputy posts

Stay updated on team news and never miss a post from Deputy with this seamless workflow. When a new post is published in Deputy app, this automation instantly sends a channel message in Slack, ensuring your team is informed and engaged in the latest updates. Save time on manual notifications and keep your communication streamlined with this efficient process.

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New Post
Triggers when a new newsfeed post arrives.
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Send Channel Message
Triggers when a new message is posted to a specific #channel you choose.
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Supported triggers and actions

New Colleague
Triggers when a new individual is added to your workplace, you can see them here. This is subject to you have workplace visibility.
Trigger
Scheduled
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New Post
Triggers when a new newsfeed post arrives.
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Scheduled
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New My Timesheet
Triggers when there is a new timesheet that has been saved for me.
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Scheduled
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New Location
Triggers when there is a new location or company.
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Scheduled
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Forgot to End Shift (Timesheet Incomplete)
Triggers when a timesheet needs to be completed, because an employee has forgotten to end their shift.
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Scheduled
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New Leave
Triggers when a new Leave request is submitted
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Scheduled
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New Role
Triggers when New Role/Persmission set.
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Scheduled
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Get New Timesheets
Lists all the new timesheets
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Scheduled
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- Workplace NameRequired
- Workplace Code
- Location AddressRequired
- Address Notes
- Payroll Export code
- Timezone
Action
Write
- LocationRequired
- NameRequired
- Payroll Export Code
Action
Write
- Start of UnavailabilityRequired
- End of UnavailabilityRequired
- Comment about Unavailability
Action
Write
- Area/DepartmentRequired
- Time of the saleRequired
- Sales ReferenceRequired
- Sales QuantityRequired
- Sales Type
- Sales AmountRequired
- Employee
Action
Write
- Work AreaRequired
- EmployeeRequired
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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- User Name
- Highlight Word
- Trigger for Bot Messages?
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Instant
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- ChannelRequired
- Trigger for Bot Messages?
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Instant
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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
- 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

New Area/Department
Triggers when there is a new area or department created.
Trigger
Scheduled
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New My Schedule
Triggers when there is a new schedule for me.
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Scheduled
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- EventRequired
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Scheduled
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New Employee
Triggers when there is a new employee created.
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Scheduled
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New Late Employee
Triggers when someone is late to start their shift.
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Scheduled
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New Notification
Triggers when there is a new notification for you.
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Scheduled
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New Schedule
Triggers when there is a new schedule
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Scheduled
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- Role
- CompanyRequired
- First NameRequired
- Last NameRequired
- Email AddressRequired
- Mobile Phone
- Employee Payroll ID/Number
Action
Write
- Location
- Employees
- MessageRequired
Action
Write
- Start TimestampRequired
- End TimestampRequired
- Employee ID
- Publish
- Meal Break Minutes
- Name of the area/department that this is for
- Force Overwrite
- Open
- Comment
- Confirm Status
Action
Write
- Who
- QuestionRequired
- Comment
- Due Date
Action
Write
- TimesheetRequired
- Mealbreak Minutes
Action
Write
- Trigger for Bot Messages?
- Optimized data
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Instant
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- ChannelRequired
- Trigger for Bot Messages?
- Optimized data
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Instant
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- Channel
- User Name
- Shared
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Instant
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- Search QueryRequired
- Optimized data
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Scheduled
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- Channel
- Reaction
- User
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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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- ChannelRequired
- UsersRequired
Action
Write
- Send Multi Message
- 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
Action
Write
- ChannelRequired
- 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
- User
Action
Write
- HTTP MethodRequired
- URLRequired
- 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 QueryRequired
- Sort By
- Sort Direction
Action
Search
- IDRequired
- Return Raw Results?
Action
Search
- UsernameRequired
- Return Raw Results?
Action
Search

About Deputy

Deputy is an all-in-one employee scheduling, timesheets, tasking and communication platform. Used by thousands of businesses around the world it will improve profitability, staff culture and operational accountability.

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About Slack

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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Deputy + Slack

Create Slack channel messages for new Deputy posts

New Colleague

New Post

New My Timesheet

New Location

Forgot to End Shift (Timesheet Incomplete)

New Leave

New Role

Get New Timesheets

Create Location

Create Area/Department

Create My Unavailability

Create Sales Data

Start Shift

New Channel

New Team Custom Emoji

New Mention

New Message Posted to Private Channel

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 Area/Department

New My Schedule

Break Started or Finished

New Employee

New Late Employee

New Notification

New Schedule

Create Employee

Create Announcement

Create Shift

Create Task

End Shift

New Public Message Posted Anywhere

New Message Posted to Channel

New File

New Message From Query

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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