respond.io + Slack

Send Slack messages when contact updates occur in respond.io

Whenever a contact is updated in respond.io, this workflow swiftly sends a channel message in Slack. It keeps your team in the loop about up-to-date contact information in real time. No more manual checks or missing crucial updates - enjoy a seamless communication flow within your team with this efficient automation.

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Contact Updated
Triggers when any Contact Fields of a Contact are updated.
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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

Contact Assignee Updated
Triggers when the assignee of a Contact is updated.
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- Contact Field Type
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- Source of the Event
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New Comment
Triggers when a new comment is posted to a conversation.
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- Message Type
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- Identifier TypeRequired
- CommentRequired
Action
Write
- Identifier TypeRequired
- TagsRequired
Action
Write

- NameRequired
- Description
- Slug
- TypeRequired
Action
Write
- Identifier TypeRequired
Action
Write
- Identifier TypeRequired
Action
Write
- Identifier TypeRequired
Action
Write
- Identifier TypeRequired
- Assignment TypeRequired
Action
Write
- Identifier TypeRequired
- Lifecycle Stage NameRequired
Action
Write
- Optional
Action
Search
- Optional
Action
Search
- Identifier TypeRequired
Action
Search
- Identifier TypeRequired
- Message IdRequired
Action
Search
- Search
Action
Search
- Trigger for Bot Messages?
- Optimized data
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- ChannelRequired
- Trigger for Bot Messages?
- Optimized data
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- Channel
- User Name
- Shared
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- Search QueryRequired
- Optimized data
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Scheduled
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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
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

Contact Tag Updated
Triggers when Tag(s) are removed or added on a Contact.
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- Source of the Event
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Contact Lifecycle Updated
Triggers when a contact's lifecycle is updated
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New Contact
Triggers when new Contact is created.
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- Message Type
- Source of the Event
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- NameRequired
- Description
- Color Code
- Emoji
Action
Write
- Identifier TypeRequired
- Contact's First NameRequired
- Contact's Last Name
- Contact's Preferred Language
- Contact's Profile Picture URL
- Contact's Country
Action
Write
- Identifier TypeRequired
- Contact's First Name
- Contact's Last Name
- Contact's Preferred Language
- Contact's Profile Picture URL
- Contact's Country
Action
Write
- NameRequired
Action
Write
- Identifier TypeRequired
- Channel TypeRequired
- Message TypeRequired
Action
Write
- Identifier TypeRequired
- Contact's First Name
- Contact's Last Name
- Contact's Preferred Language
- Contact's Profile Picture URL
- Contact's Country
Action
Write
- Identifier TypeRequired
- Conversation StatusRequired
Action
Write
- Current NameRequired
- Name
- Description
- Color Code
- Emoji
Action
Write
- Optional
Action
Search
- Optional
Action
Search
- Identifier TypeRequired
Action
Search
- Custom Field IDRequired
Action
Search
- User IDRequired
Action
Search
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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- 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?
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

About respond.io

respond.io unifies customer communication across instant messaging, web chat, and email for organizations that market, sell, and support.

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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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Send Slack messages when contact updates occur in respond.io

Contact Assignee Updated

Contact Updated

Conversation Opened

New Comment

New Incoming Message

Add Comment

Add Tags

Create Custom Field

Delete Contact

Remove Tags

Remove Contact Lifecycle

Assign or Unassign Conversation

Update Contact Lifecycle

Get All Channels

Get All Custom Fields

Find Contact

Find Message

Get Many Contacts

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

Contact Tag Updated

Conversation Closed

Contact Lifecycle Updated

New Contact

New Outgoing Message

Add Space Tag

Create Contact

Create or Update Contact

Delete Space Tag

Send Message

Update Contact

Open or Close Conversation

Update Space Tag

Get All Closing Notes

Get All Users

Find Contact Channels

Find Custom Field

Find User

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

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