Plate + Slack

Update posts in Plate when new messages are posted to private channels in Slack

Keep your team informed and your content updated effortlessly using this workflow. When a new message is posted to a private channel on Slack, it updates a post in the Plate app. This automated process ensures that important updates or announcements on Slack are replicated on Plate in real time — a handy solution for maintaining consistency across platforms.

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New Message Posted to Private Channel
Triggers when a new message is posted to a specific #private-channel or multi-dm.
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Update Post
Updates a post.
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Supported triggers and actions

What does this mean?

- Trigger for Bot Messages?
Trigger
Instant
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- ChannelRequired
- Trigger for Bot Messages?
Trigger
Instant
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- Channel
- User Name
- Shared
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
Create Content Object
Creates a new content object.
Action
Write
- Element ID(s)Required
Action
Write
- Section ID(s)Required
Action
Write
Create Post
Creates a new post.
Action
Write
- Content Object ID(s)Required
Action
Write
- Post ID(s)Required
Action
Write
Search Authentication Object
Search for an authentication object by a filter.
Action
Search
Search Element
Search for an element by a filter.
Action
Search
- Attachment IDRequired
Action
Search
Find or Create Content Object
Search for a content object by a filter.
Action
Search or write
Find or Create Post
Search for a post by a filter.
Action
Search or 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?
Trigger
Instant
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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 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.
Action
Write
- Search QueryRequired
- Sort By
- Sort Direction
Action
Search
- IDRequired
- Return Raw Results?
Action
Search
- UsernameRequired
- Return Raw Results?
Action
Search
- Content Object ID(s)Required
Action
Write
- Post ID(s)Required
Action
Write
Create Element
Creates a new element.
Action
Write
Create Section
Creates a new section.
Action
Write
- Element ID(s)Required
Action
Write
- Section ID(s)Required
Action
Write
Search Content Object
Search for a content object by a filter.
Action
Search
Search Post
Search for a post by a filter.
Action
Search
Search Section
Search for a section by a filter.
Action
Search
Find or Create Element
Search for an element by a filter.
Action
Search or write
Find or Create Section
Search for a section by a filter.
Action
Search or write

About Plate

Plate is a content management platform used to create, manage, analyse, and improve content in multi-channels such as websites, shops, apps, portals, and more.

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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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Update posts in Plate when new messages are posted to private channels in Slack

New Public Message Posted Anywhere

Trigger for Bot Messages?

New Message Posted to Channel

Trigger for Bot Messages?

New File

Channel

User Name

Shared

New Message Posted to Private Channel

Trigger for Bot Messages?

New Saved Message

Add Reminder

Remind who?

Send Channel Message

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

Create Channel

Set Channel Topic

Set Status

Status Text

Status Emoji

Expiration Time

Delete Message

Remove User from Channel

Find Public Channel

Get Message by Timestamp

Find User by Email

Return Raw Results?

Find User by Name

Return Raw Results?

Create Content Object

Delete Element

Delete Section

Create Post

Update Content Object

Update Post

Search Authentication Object

Search Element

Search Attachment

Find or Create Content Object

Find or Create Post

New Channel

New Team Custom Emoji

Include Alias

New Mention

User Name

Highlight Word

Trigger for Bot Messages?

New Reaction Added

Channel

Reaction

User

New User

Invite User to Channel

Send Direct Message

Send Multi Message

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

Send Private Channel Message

Send as a bot?

Bot Name