Post to Slack when a Shortcut automation starts
3 ready-made iOS Shortcuts and Slack Applets
Turn one on, or build your own. IOS Shortcuts can start an automation with "Shortcut automation started", and IFTTT can then run "Post to channel" on Slack.
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Create your own iOS Shortcuts and Slack workflow
Create custom workflows effortlessly by selecting triggers, queries, and actions. With IFTTT, it's simple: “If this” trigger happens, “then that” action follows. Streamline tasks and save time with automated workflows that work for you.
2 triggers, queries, and actions
Shortcut automation started
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every hour on Free, every 15 minutes on Starter, and every 5 minutes on Pro and Pro+.
This trigger fires when an iOS Shortcut automation is started.
Post to channel
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This Action will post a message to the channel you choose in Slack.
Post to channel
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This Action will post a message to the channel you choose in Slack.
Shortcut automation started
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every hour on Free, every 15 minutes on Starter, and every 5 minutes on Pro and Pro+.
This trigger fires when an iOS Shortcut automation is started.
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Shortcut automation started
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Post to channel
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How to connect to a iOS Shortcuts automation
Find an Applet using iOS Shortcuts and Slack
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Review trigger and action settings, and click connect. Simple as that!Make more happen with your credits
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About iOS Shortcuts
iOS Shortcuts and IFTTT let you start custom automations on your iPhone whenever something happens in another app.
About Slack
Slack and IFTTT let you automatically post messages and information to your channels, keeping your team in sync without manual work.