Even with the intense competition from the likes of Microsoft Teams, Slack’s popularity remains intact among startups, small businesses, and organizations. One of the reasons for Slack’s high acceptance is the built-in Workflow Builder. Slack lets you automate routine tasks to save productivity hours on the go. you may either start from scratch or use one of the templates to create a Slack automation.
Workflow Builder is available on paid subscriptions only. Once you have a relevant plan, all members can create workflows, and they are available to everyone, including guests on the team. You can use the company’s desktop apps or the Slack web on yourtop Chromebookto build a workflow.
What is Workflow Builder on Slack?
If you’ve used the IFTTT (If This Then That) service, you’ll be right at home with Slack’s Workflow Builder. You can create a workflow that executes a set of commands based on the set conditions. It’s all automated and works in the background without your input.
For example, when someone joins a channel, you’re able to set Slack to post a welcome GIF and share important documents. You can also set up a daily reminder for your team to share their project progress. If you are on a paid Slack plan, we recommend spending time with Workflow Builder to get the best out of it.
Use Workflow Builder to automate tasks on Slack
Building an automated workflow in Slack doesn’t require rocket science. With a few clicks, your workflow is ready to be published on the channel.
How to create a new workflow
You can also start from scratch. You have several options to choose from:
How to create a workflow when a person joins a channel.
To check your workflows, go toTools>Workflow Builder>Workflows.
Examples of Slack automation
Here are some examples to start with Slack Workflow Builder.
The possibilities are endless. It’s up to you to tinker with your workflow on Slack.
Get the best out of Slack
Slack works well with third-party apps and tools like Google Calendar, Zoom, Dropbox, Asana, Airtable, and Trello. You can integrate these apps into your Slack channel to streamline team communication. Check our dedicated post to learn more about thetop Slack integrationsto improve your workflow.
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