New Message in Channel
Trigger a Flow when a new message is added to a Slack channel.
If you pair this Event card with a Send Message to Channel Action card, you may create a loop. When a channel is notified that a new message is posted, the Flow will respond to its own messages.
Options
| Field | Definition | Type | Required |
|---|---|---|---|
| Channel | list of public channels you can monitor; a maximum of 12,000 channels of which you're a member will be displayed. | Dropdown | TRUE |
| Channel ID | Slack channel's ID; field is not used if a channel is selected from the Channel drop-down. | String | FALSE |
Note
If you want to enter a channel ID manually, you must select Enter Channel ID first from the Channel drop-down. Only IDs for public channels are allowed.
If you enter an ID for a private channel in the Channel ID field, you will receive a Slack connection error. Make sure to check the channel ID.
Output
| Field | Definition | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Message | ||
| Text | text of the message | String |
| Timestamp | timestamp when the message was added | String |
| Author | ||
| Full Name | user's full name | String |
| Username | user's Slack username (without @ symbol) |
String |
| User ID | user's unique Slack ID | String |