Overview
The Slack integration lets you enhance workflow efficiency by bridging the gap between team communication and core project activities.
You can use Taskade's Slack integration in several ways.
Add Slack to Agent Tools
Connecting your Custom AI Agents with Slack gives them the ability to manage team communication in Slack channels or send individual messages based on project context.
💡 Note: Visit our guide to AI Agent Tools to learn more.
Build Slack Automations
Harnesses the power of instant messaging. Set up Taskade to send messages, updates, or task notifications to designated Slack channels based on specific triggers.
💡 Note: Visit our Automation Guide to learn how to build your first automation.
Triggers
💬 New Message: Triggers when a new message is submitted in Slack.
Actions
👥 Send channel message: Sends a message to a selected Slack channel.
👤 Send a direct message to a user: Sends a personal message.
Automation Settings
Connector options give you full control over the Slack automation.
Trigger: New Message
ACCOUNT | Connect your Taskade account to your Slack account to get started. |
CHANNEL | Select the Slack channel to monitor for new messages. |
Action: Send Channel Message
CHANNEL | Select the Slack channel where the message will be sent. |
MESSAGE | Type the message you want to send to the channel. You can insert data dynamically by clicking the plus button ➕ or typing "@". |
💡 Note: If you want to send messages to multiple slack channels with the same names, you can use channel IDs to differentiate between them.
Action: Send a Direct Message
USER | Select the user who will receive the direct message. |
MESSAGE | Type the message you want to send to the user. You can insert data dynamically by clicking the plus button ➕ or typing "@". |
Slack Automation Use Cases
Not sure how to use the Slack connector? Here are a few ideas:
🪄 Use Case | 🔤 Description |
Automated daily standups | Every morning, get a Slack reminder to share your updates with the team. |
Task assignment notifications | Get an instant Slack DM whenever you're assigned a new task in Taskade. |
Project status updates | Automatically post project updates in Slack when key milestones are achieved. |
Critical task alerts | Receive Slack alerts when important tasks are close to their deadlines. |
Feedback requests | When a task is completed, get a Slack message asking for your feedback. |
Meeting summaries | After a meeting, automatically post the notes and tasks to a Slack channel. |
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