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Choose a trigger
A trigger is the event that starts your Zap—like a "New Inbound Email" from Email by Zapier.
Add your action
An action happens after the trigger—such as "Add Reaction" in Slack.
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Supported triggers and actions
Zapier helps you create workflows that connect your apps to automate repetitive tasks. A trigger is an event that starts a workflow, and an action is an event a Zap performs.
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Conversation ID
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Channel
Required
Users
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Title
Content
Channel ID
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Send Multi Message
Message Text
Required
Send as a bot?
Include a link to this automation?
Attach Image by URL
Auto-Expand Links?
Link Usernames and Channel Names?
Schedule At
Zap_id
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Allowed_edit_copy
Conversation ID
Required
Message TS (ID)
Required
Posted By
Content Type
Reply Broadcast
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Channel
Required
Add Zapier app to channel automatically?
Message Text
Required
Send as a bot?
Bot Name
Bot Icon
Include a link to this automation?
Attach Image by URL
Auto-Expand Links?
Link Usernames and Channel Names?
Schedule At
Zap_id
File
Thread
Send Channel Message?
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Channel
Required
Topic
Required
Topic set by
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Status Text
Status Emoji
Expiration Time
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Remove User from Channel
This action removes a specified user from a specified channel in Slack.
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Edit Message
This action updates a specific message sent by the same Authenticated user on Slack. You need to provide the Channel ID, the Timestamp of the message to be edited, and the new text for the message.
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Find Public Channel
This action will find a public channel in Slack using either the channel's ID or name.
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Delete Message
This action deletes an existing message in a specific channel on Slack. You need to provide the channel ID and the message timestamp as inputs.
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Conversation ID
Required
Scheduled As
Required
Scheduled Message ID
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Channel
Required
Add Zapier app to channel automatically?
Message Text
Required
Send as a bot?
Bot Name
Bot Icon
Include a link to this automation?
Attach Image by URL
Auto-Expand Links?
Link Usernames and Channel Names?
Schedule At
File
Thread
Send Channel Message?
Zap_id
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Allowed_delete_copy
Conversation ID
Required
Message TS (ID)
Required
Posted By
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Canvas ID
Required
Operation
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Channel Name
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Status_copy
Approval request message
Required
Send message as
Required
Approval type
Required
Zap_id
Include a link to this automation?
Approve button URL
Approve button label
Add decline button
Add details button
Require confirmation
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
First Name
Last Name
Title
Email
Display Name
User
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Stop on error
Required
HTTP Method
Required
URL
Required
Query string parameters
Additional request headers
Body
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Get Message by Timestamp
This action retrieves a specific message from a conversation history in Slack using the message's timestamp.
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Retrieve Thread Messages
This action retrieves all the messages sent to a specific thread in a selected channel.
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Create Private Channel
This action creates a private channel in Slack.
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Conversation ID
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Search
Find existing data in your app
Conversation ID
Required
Message ID (ts)
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Search
Find existing data in your app
Conversation ID
Required
Message TS (ID)
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Search
Find existing data in your app
Email
Required
Return Raw Results?
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Search
Find existing data in your app
Full Name
Required
Return Raw Results?
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Search
Find existing data in your app
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Use Email by Zapier and Slack with AI agents and code
Beyond Zap workflows. Call Email by Zapier and Slack actions directly from your AI client or your codebase, using the same 9,000+ app integrations Zapier already runs.
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Expose Email by Zapier and Slack actions as tools in any MCP client. Authenticate once, then call them in natural language.
Example actions on this page
Send Outbound Email
Add Reaction
Works with
Claude · ChatGPT · Cursor · any MCP-compatible client
There is no Python package yet. SDK is TypeScript-only (@zapier/zapier-sdk). The MCP server URL is personal to your account; get it at zapier.com/mcp.
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Practical ways you can use Email by Zapier and Slack
Forward emails to Slack for review.
Zapier forwards emails sent to your custom email to a specific Slack channel in real-time. This ensures that all team members can review emails promptly and collaborate on responses when needed.
Zapier sends Git commit updates from a Slack channel directly to your email. Engineers can keep track of commits without switching tools or searching Slack.
When a specific keyword is mentioned in a Slack channel, Zapier sends an email alert for immediate attention. IT teams can stay on top of important updates or incidents without actively monitoring Slack.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Email by Zapier + Slack integrations
New to automation with Zapier? You're not alone. Here are some answers to common questions about how Zapier works with Email by Zapier and Slack
Can I automatically send emails to a Slack channel using Zapier?
Yes, you can set up a Zap that triggers an email in Email by Zapier and then sends a message to your chosen Slack channel. Just use the 'New Email' trigger with Email by Zapier and select the 'Send Channel Message' action in Slack.
How do we handle attachments when sending emails to Slack using Zapier?
When you configure your Zap, you can choose to include any attachment received in the email as part of the message that gets sent to Slack. Be sure to map the attachment fields correctly during setup.
Is it possible for our team to get notified in Slack about new emails from specific senders?
Yes, you can set filters within your Zap that only allow messages from specific email addresses or domains. After setting up your email trigger, add a filter step before continuing with sending notifications to Slack.
Can we customize the message sent to Slack through Zapier based on email content?
Absolutely. Use custom fields in your Zap's action step for sending messages in Slack. You can extract data from incoming emails and format it into your desired message template, which adds personalization based on each triggered email.
Do we need a special type of email account to use Email by Zapier with Slack?
No special type of email account is required. Email by Zapier works with any standard email account, allowing you to set up Zaps regardless of whether you're using Gmail, Outlook, or another provider.
Are there any limits on how many emails we can process and send notifications for in our slack channel via this integration?
While there is no specific limit on processing emails through Email by Zapier itself, the frequency of triggers might be subject to plan-based restrictions within your Zapier account. Please review your plan’s limits if experiencing issues with volume.
What happens if our integrated zap fails during execution between Email by Zapier and Slack?
If an error occurs during execution, such as connectivity issues or incorrect configurations, try troubleshooting in the history section where errors are reported. Re-check field mappings and test again after adjustments.
About Email by Zapier
Send and receive email via a custom Zapier email address at "zapiermail.com". This is great for triggering off of emails and sending custom emails. (Max of 10 email sends per hour.)
Have direct access to your own email servers? Check out our IMAP and SMTP services!
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