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Slack
Slack
1. Choose trigger event
Clay
Clay
2. Choose action
1. Select the event
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Slack
Choose a trigger event
Choose a trigger
A trigger is the event that starts your Zap—like a "New Public Message Posted Anywhere" from Slack.
Add your action
An action happens after the trigger—such as "Create Record in Table" in Clay.
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Zapier seamlessly connects Slack and Clay, automating your workflow.
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.
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
Search Query
Required
Sort By
Sort Direction
Include Bot Messages in Search Results?
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Search
Find existing data in your app
ID
Required
Return Raw Results?
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Search
Find existing data in your app
Username
Required
Return Raw Results?
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Search
Find existing data in your app
Skipped
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Find Select Option ID for Table Field
Finds a Select Option ID by its text value
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Search
Find existing data in your app
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Use Slack and Clay with AI agents and code
Beyond Zap workflows. Call Slack and Clay actions directly from your AI client or your codebase, using the same 9,000+ app integrations Zapier already runs.
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Expose Slack and Clay actions as tools in any MCP client. Authenticate once, then call them in natural language.
Example actions on this page
Add Reaction
Create Record in Table
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 Slack and Clay
Get notified in Slack about new contacts added to your team.
Stay on top of new contacts being added to your Clay workspace. Every time a new contact is added, Zapier will notify you in a designated Slack channel. This helps you immediately recognize growth in your network or database and prioritize follow-ups accordingly.
Notify the team in Slack about updates in Clay tables.
Keep your marketing team in sync with the latest table updates in Clay. When a change is made to a specified table, Zapier sends a Slack notification to the team. This ensures better coordination and quicker responses for marketing campaigns.
Log important Slack messages in Clay for follow-up.
Make sure no important conversation from Slack gets missed. When a new message is flagged or highlighted in a sales channel, Zapier will add it as a record in Clay. This makes it easy to organize, track, and act on sales-related interactions without switching tools.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Slack + Clay integrations
New to automation with Zapier? You're not alone. Here are some answers to common questions about how Zapier works with Slack and Clay
How can I integrate Slack with Clay using your platform?
We offer an easy integration process where you can create workflows between Slack and Clay by setting up triggers and actions through our interface. For example, a new contact added in Clay can trigger a message to be sent in a Slack channel.
What are some of the triggers available for Slack when integrating with Clay?
When integrating Slack with Clay, you can use triggers such as 'New Message Posted to Channel', 'New Mention', or 'Channel Archived' which will allow further actions within Clay.
Can I send messages to multiple Slack channels from Clay?
Yes, you can set up multiple actions in your workflow to send messages to different channels based on specific events or data changes in Clay.
How do I ensure my data is secure while integrating Slack with Clay?
Our platform uses advanced encryption protocols to protect your data during integration between Slack and Clay, ensuring that all information is securely transmitted.
Is it possible to trigger an action in Clay when there's a new file upload in Slack?
Yes, you can set up a trigger for new file uploads in a specific Slack channel which will then perform an action like updating a record or sending an alert through Clay.
Are there any predefined templates for integrating Slack with Clay?
We offer several predefined templates that allow quick integration setups between Slack and Clay. These templates cover common workflows like notifications, updates, and more.
Do I need any coding experience to integrate Slack with Clay on your platform?
No coding experience is needed. Our platform provides a user-friendly interface where you can drag and drop elements to create integrations between Slack and Clay with ease.
About Slack
Slack is a platform for team communication: everything in one place, instantly searchable, available wherever you go. Offering instant messaging, document sharing and knowledge search for modern teams.
Clay is a simple spreadsheet interface, yet powerful automation platform that allows you to build internal tooling and automations to streamline your marketing, sales, and recruiting.
