Harvest + Slack

Stop timers in Harvest when new saved messages appear in Slack

Stay on track with this smart workflow that connects Slack to Harvest. When you save a new message in Slack, it will immediately stop your current timer in Harvest. This is perfect for those instances when an important message interrupts your workflow, ensuring you never overestimate the time spent on tasks. Enjoy a more seamless, digitized time management with no manual switching between apps.

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New Saved Message
Triggers when you save a message.
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Stop Timer
Stops any running timers
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Supported triggers and actions

- Trigger for Bot Messages?
- Optimized data
Trigger
Instant
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- ChannelRequired
- Trigger for Bot Messages?
- Optimized data
Trigger
Instant
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- Channel
- User Name
- Shared
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Instant
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- Search QueryRequired
- Optimized data
Trigger
Scheduled
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- Channel
- 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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- 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
Invoice Sent
Triggers when an invoice is sent or marked as sent.
Trigger
Scheduled
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New Contact
Triggers when new contact is added.
Trigger
Scheduled
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New Invoice
Triggers when an invoice is created.
Trigger
Scheduled
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New Task
Triggers when a new task is added.
Trigger
Scheduled
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New User
Triggers when a new User is added.
Trigger
Scheduled
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Timer Started
Triggers when a timer is started.
Trigger
Scheduled
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Updated Client
Triggers when a client is updated.
Trigger
Scheduled
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- Exclude entries created as running timers?
Trigger
Scheduled
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- ClientRequired
- First NameRequired
- Last Name
- Email
- Title
- Mobile Phone
- Office Phone
- Fax
Action
Write
- Project
- NameRequired
- Billable By Default
- Default Hourly Rate
- Is Default
Action
Write
- ProjectRequired
- TaskRequired
- Started TimeRequired
- Ended TimeRequired
- Spent DateRequired
- Notes
Action
Write
Stop Timer
Stops any running timers
Action
Write
- Client name
- Client ID
Action
Search
- NameRequired
Action
Search

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?
Trigger
Instant
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- ChannelRequired
- 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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- 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
Invoice Paid
Triggers when an invoice is fully paid.
Trigger
Scheduled
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New Client
Triggers when a new client is added.
Trigger
Scheduled
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New Expense
Triggers when a new expense is added.
Trigger
Scheduled
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New Project
Triggers when a project is created.
Trigger
Scheduled
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- Exclude entries created as running timers?
Trigger
Scheduled
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New User Assignment
Triggers when a user is assigned to a project.
Trigger
Scheduled
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Timer Stopped
Triggers when a timer is stopped.
Trigger
Scheduled
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Updated Invoice
Triggers when an invoice is updated.
Trigger
Scheduled
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- NameRequired
- Address
Action
Write
- ClientRequired
- NameRequired
- Code
- Bill By
- Hourly Rate
- Budget By
- Budget
- Cost Budget
- Notes
Action
Write
- ProjectRequired
- TaskRequired
- HoursRequired
- Spent DateRequired
- Notes
Action
Write
- ProjectRequired
- TaskRequired
- Spent DateRequired
- Notes
Action
Write
- HTTP MethodRequired
- URLRequired
- Query String Parameters
- Headers
- Additional Request Headers
- Body
Action
Write
- Invoice IDRequired
Action
Search
- NameRequired
Action
Search

About Harvest

Simple time tracking software and powerful reporting that helps your team thrive.

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Time Tracking Software

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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Team Chat

Harvest + Slack

Stop timers in Harvest when new saved messages appear in Slack

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

Invoice Sent

New Contact

New Invoice

New Task

New User

Timer Started

Updated Client

Updated Time Entry

Create Contact

Create Task

Create Time Entry (Start & End Times)

Stop Timer

Find Client

Find Project

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

Invoice Paid

New Client

New Expense

New Project

New Time Entry

New User Assignment

Timer Stopped

Updated Invoice

Create Client

Create Project

Create Time Entry

Start Timer

API Request (Beta)

Find Invoice

Find Task

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