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Slack Connection

Connect Slack to send messages, upload files, and automate team notifications.

Required Credentials​

  • Webhook URL (for incoming webhooks)
  • Bot Token (optional, for advanced features)

Setup Steps​

Webhook URL​

  1. Go to Slack API Apps
  2. Create a new app or select existing
  3. Navigate to "Incoming Webhooks"
  4. Activate incoming webhooks
  5. Click "Add New Webhook to Workspace"
  6. Select a channel and authorize
  7. Copy the Webhook URL
  8. Add it to your Workflow Builder connections

Bot Token (optional)​

  1. In your Slack app, go to "OAuth & Permissions"
  2. Add required scopes (chat:write, files:write, reactions:write, etc.)
  3. Install the app to your workspace
  4. Copy the Bot User OAuth Token
  5. Add it to your Workflow Builder connections

Features​

  • Send messages to channels
  • Upload files and documents
  • Add emoji reactions
  • Update existing messages
  • Send rich formatted messages with blocks

Best Practices​

  • Use webhooks for simple one-way notifications
  • Use bot tokens for interactive features
  • Test in a private channel first
  • Monitor rate limits (1 message per second per channel)