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Slack#

Use the Slack node to automate work in Slack, and integrate Slack with other applications. n8n has built-in support for a wide range of Slack features, including creating, archiving, and closing channels, getting users and files, as well as deleting messages. On this page, you'll find a list of operations the Slack node supports and links to more resources.

Credentials

Refer to Slack credentials for guidance on setting up authentication.

Examples and templates

For usage examples and templates to help you get started, take a look at n8n's Slack integrations list.

Operations#

  • Channel
    • Archive
    • Close
    • Create
    • Get
    • Get many
    • History
    • Invite
    • Join
    • Kick
    • Leave
    • Member
    • Open
    • Rename
    • Replies
    • Sets purpose
    • Sets topic
    • Unarchive
  • File
    • Get
    • Get many
    • Upload
  • Message
    • Delete
    • Get permalink
    • Search
    • Send
    • Update
  • Reaction
    • Add
    • Get
    • Remove
  • Star
    • Add
    • Delete
    • Get many
  • User
    • Get
    • Get many
    • Get user's status
    • Update user's profile
  • User Group
    • Create
    • Disable
    • Enable
    • Get many
    • Update

Refer to Slack's documentation for more information about the service.

View example workflows and related content on n8n's website.

What to do if your operation isn't supported#

If this node doesn't support the operation you want to do, you can use the HTTP Request node to call the service's API.

You can use the credential you created for this service in the HTTP Request node:

  1. In the HTTP Request node, select Authentication > Predefined Credential Type.
  2. Select the service you want to connect to.
  3. Select your credential.

Refer to Custom API operations for more information.