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Select a trigger from incident.io

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

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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Create new incident.io incidents from new messages posted to Slack private channels
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Frequently Asked Questions about incident.io + Slack integrations

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

How do I set up an integration between incident.io and Slack?

To integrate incident.io with Slack, navigate to the integration section of our platform, select Slack, and follow the prompts. You'll need administrator permissions on your Slack workspace to authorize the connection.

What triggers are available for incident.io in Slack?

Our integration supports various triggers such as when a new incident is created, updated, or resolved in incident.io. These triggers can initiate workflows directly within Slack.

Can I automate actions in Slack based on incidents?

Yes, you can automate actions such as sending alerts to certain channels or updating team members when an incident is acknowledged or resolved using our integration.

What permissions are needed to connect incident.io with Slack?

You will need administrator permissions to add and configure the incident.io app within your Slack workspace. This ensures that the necessary scopes are granted for full functionality.

Are there pre-built templates available for common workflows?

Yes, we offer pre-built templates for typical workflows such as setting up automatic notifications when incidents occur or resolve, which can be customized further to suit your needs.

Can I customize notifications sent to Slack from incident.io?

Absolutely! You can tailor which notifications are sent and their formats. Customize them based on trigger events like new incidents or status updates directly from our settings page.

How does incident.io handle privacy within Slack channels?

We ensure that any information shared follows the privacy settings of your selected channels. Only authorized users will have access to view detailed incident data shared through our app.

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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 Incident
Triggers when a new incident is declared.
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Scheduled
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- 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
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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

- Idempotency Key
  Required
- Severity
  Required
- Who should be able to see this incident?
  Required
- Incident Type
- Name (optional)
- Summary (optional)
Action
Write
New Channel
Triggers when a new #channel is created.
Trigger
Instant
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- Include_alias
Trigger
Instant
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- User Name
- Highlight Word
- Trigger for Bot Messages?
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Instant
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- Channel
  Required
- 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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- 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 (optional)
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 incident.io

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