Hubstaff + Slack

Start new timers in Hubstaff and send private channel messages in Slack

Start tracking your time in Hubstaff and ensure your team stays in the loop with this convenient workflow. Once you start a timer in Hubstaff, a private message will be sent in your Slack channel, keeping everyone updated on your progress. This automation not only aids in communication but also enhances efficiency, enabling you to focus on the task at hand.

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Started Timer
Triggers when an organization member starts tracking time.
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Send Private Channel Message
Triggers when a new message is posted to a specific #private-channel or multi-dm.
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- OrganizationRequired
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- OrganizationRequired
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- OrganizationRequired
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- OrganizationRequired
- NameRequired
- Emails
- Phone Number
- Address
- Project IDs
- Invoice Notes
- Net Terms
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- SummaryRequired
- OrganizationRequired
- ProjectRequired
- AssigneeRequired
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- Trigger for Bot Messages?
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- ChannelRequired
- Trigger for Bot Messages?
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- Channel
- User Name
- Shared
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- ChannelRequired
- Trigger for Bot Messages?
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New Saved Message
Triggers when you save a message.
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- TextRequired
- Remind when?Required
- Remind who?
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- 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
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- Channel NameRequired
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- ChannelRequired
- TopicRequired
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- Status Text
- Status Emoji
- Expiration Time
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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
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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
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Get Message by Timestamp
This action retrieves a specific message from a conversation history in Slack using the message's timestamp.
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- EmailRequired
- Return Raw Results?
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- Full NameRequired
- Return Raw Results?
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- OrganizationRequired
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- OrganizationRequired
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- OrganizationRequired
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- OrganizationRequired
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- OrganizationRequired
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- OrganizationRequired
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- OrganizationRequired
- NameRequired
- Description
- Client
Action
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- Api Docs Info
- HTTP MethodRequired
- URLRequired
- Query String Parameters
- Headers
- Additional Request Headers
- Body
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New Channel
Triggers when a new #channel is created.
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- Include Alias
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- User Name
- Highlight Word
- Trigger for Bot Messages?
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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.
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- ChannelRequired
- UsersRequired
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- 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
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- 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
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- First Name
- Last Name
- Title
- Email
- User
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- HTTP MethodRequired
- URLRequired
- Query String Parameters
- Headers
- Additional Request Headers
- Body
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Retrieve Thread Messages
This action retrieves all the messages sent to a specific thread in a selected channel.
Action
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Create Private Channel
This action creates a private channel in Slack.
Action
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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.
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- Search QueryRequired
- Sort By
- Sort Direction
Action
Search
- IDRequired
- Return Raw Results?
Action
Search
- UsernameRequired
- Return Raw Results?
Action
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About Hubstaff

Hubstaff is a time tracking tool that helps distributed teams boost productivity while streamlining admin tasks like timesheets, to-do and project management, and payroll.

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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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Hubstaff + Slack

Start new timers in Hubstaff and send private channel messages in Slack

New Client

New Schedule

Schedule Updated

Early Shift

Missed Shift

To-Do User Assigned

New To-Do

Started Timer

Create Client

Create To-Do

New Public Message Posted Anywhere

New Message Posted to Channel

New File

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 Project

Schedule Deleted

Abandoned Shift

Late Shift

On Time Shift

Task Completed

To-Do User Unassigned

Stopped Timer

Create Project

API Request (Beta)

New Channel

New Team Custom Emoji

New Mention

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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