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Select a trigger from Asana

A trigger is an event that starts your Zap and runs the workflow. For example, with Asana, a trigger could be "Completed Task."

A trigger is the event that kicks off your automated workflow.

Setup an action from Slack

An action is what takes place after the automation is triggered. For example, with Slack, the action could be "Add Reminder."

An action is the event that your automated workflow performs when triggered.

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Quickly connect Asana to Slack with a Zapier template.

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Create Asana tasks from new saved Slack messages
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Add new messages in Slack channels as Asana tasks
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Push Slack messages to Asana and create tasks on demand
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Create Asana tasks for new reactions added in Slack
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Send new Asana tasks in projects as Slack channel messages
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Send Slack channel messages for new comments on Asana tasks
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Create Asana tasks from new saved Slack messages

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Add new messages in Slack channels as Asana tasks

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Push Slack messages to Asana and create tasks on demand

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Create Asana tasks for new reactions added in Slack

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Send new Asana tasks in projects as Slack channel messages

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Send Slack channel messages for new comments on Asana tasks

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Send Slack channel messages for completed tasks in Asana
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Create Asana tasks from new saved messages in Slack
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Frequently Asked Questions about Asana + Slack integrations

New to automation with Zapier? You're not alone. Here are some answers to common questions about how Zapier works with Asana and Slack

What is the first step to integrating Asana with Slack?

The first step to integrating Asana with Slack is to log into both accounts. Once logged in, navigate to the Asana app directory page and search for Slack in the integration section. Follow the prompts to authorize the integration.

How do I set up a trigger for task completion in Asana to notify a Slack channel?

To set up a trigger for task completion, you need to create a workflow in the Asana interface by selecting 'Add Trigger' and choosing 'Task Completed'. Afterwards, set Slack as the action, directing notifications to your desired channel.

Can I customize what information is sent from Asana to Slack when a task is updated?

Yes, you can customize what information is sent from Asana to Slack. During the setup of your action in our integration tool, you'll see options for customizing fields such as task name, due date, assignee, and description. Select which ones you want included.

Is it possible to create tasks in Asana directly from a message in Slack?

Yes, it's possible by using our integration features where you can add a shortcut in Slack. Highlight a message and choose 'Create Task in Asana', then fill out details like task name and project before adding it.

How can I disable notifications from certain projects or tasks being sent to Slack?

To disable notifications from certain projects or tasks, access your integration settings through our platform where you'll find filtering options. You can deselect specific projects or tasks whose updates should not be pushed to your Slack channels.

What should I do if my team cannot see notification updates in our designated Slack channel after setting up triggers?

If notification updates are not appearing in your designated Slack channel after setting up triggers, check that you've authorized permissions correctly on both platforms. Double-check that you've specified the correct Slack channel during setup.

Can notifications be directed at individual members within a channel instead of notifying everyone?

While setting up actions involving notifications from Asana to Slack, you can specify individual users by mentioning them within the notification setup page so they receive direct messages without alerting entire channels unless needed.

Connect Asana and Slack to integrate crucial parts of your business

With Zapier, you can integrate everything from basic data entry to end-to-end processes. Here are some of the business-critical workflows that people automate with Zapier.

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Create more impactful campaigns with automation

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Provide world-class support with a little help from automation

Support reps can't be productive when they have to track down crucial information for every incident or ticket. With Zapier, you can automatically send your reps the context they need to resolve tickets quickly and create a seamless customer experience.

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Automate your way to actionable, up-to-date data

The days of manually exporting and importing data are over. With Zapier, you can send data where it needs to go, in the format you need it—so you can centralize your data and unlock more insights.

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Practical ways you can use Asana and Slack

Notify in Slack about new Asana tasks

When a new task is added in Asana, Zapier will send a message to a designated Slack channel. This keeps business owners and their teams instantly informed about new responsibilities, ensuring nothing falls through the cracks.

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Alert support team of new tasks in Asana via Slack

Whenever a new task is created in Asana for the support team, Zapier will trigger an alert in a specific Slack channel. This ensures that the customer support team is promptly aware of new assignments, leading to faster response times.

Customer support ops

Get notified in Slack when data analysis tasks are completed

When a data analysis task is marked complete in Asana, Zapier will trigger a message in Slack. This informs the data science team immediately, facilitating seamless workflow transitions and quicker insights delivery.

Data science

Inform sales team of task updates via Slack messages

Each time an important sales-related task is updated in Asana, Zapier sends a notification to the sales ops team's Slack channel. This ensures timely follow-ups and adjustments, improving coordination and efficiency.

Sales ops

Update HR team on recruitment tasks through Slack notifications

When new recruitment tasks are posted or updated in Asana, Zapier will notify the HR team via Slack. This keeps everyone aligned and expedites the hiring process by ensuring no steps are missed.

HR & recruiting ops

Receive alerts on bug fixes from Asana in Slack

Upon marking bug fix tasks as complete in Asana by engineering teams, Zapier will send immediate alerts to designated Slack channels. This keeps everyone updated on progress and helps streamline issue resolution cycles.

Engineering

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Supported triggers and actions

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- Workspace
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Scheduled
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- Workspace
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- Project
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- Fields
- Disclaimer
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New Workspace/Organization
Triggered when you add a new workspace/organization.
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Scheduled
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- Project
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- Task
- File
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Action
Write
- Workspace
- Project Template
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- Name
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- Privacy Setting
Action
Write
- Task ID
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- Workspace
- Name
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- Notes
- Is the description rich text?
- Mark Task as complete?
- Mark Task as liked?
- Assignee
- Followers
- Tags
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- Copy
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- Project
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- Task Template
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- Name
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Write
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- Project
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- Task
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- URL
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- Headers
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- Workspace
- Project
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- Name
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Action
Search
- Task ID
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Action
Search
- Email Address or ID
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Action
Search
- Workspace
- Project
  Required
- Name
  Required
- Notes
- Is the description rich text?
- Mark Task as complete?
- Mark Task as liked?
- Assignee
- Followers
- Tags
- Custom_field_info
Action
Search or write
- Trigger for Bot Messages?
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Instant
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- Channel
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- Trigger for Bot Messages?
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Instant
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- Channel
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- User Name
- Shared
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Instant
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- Channel
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- Trigger for Bot Messages?
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Instant
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New Saved Message
Triggers when you save a message.
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Instant
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- Text
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- Remind when?
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- User
Action
Write
- Channel
  Required
- Text
  Required
- Send as a bot?
- Bot Name
- Bot Icon
- Include a link to this Zap?
- Attach Image by URL
- Auto-Expand Links?
- Link Usernames and Channel Names?
- Schedule At
- File
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- Thread
- Send Channel Message?
- Zap_id
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- Name
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- Channel
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- Topic
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- Status Text
- Status Emoji
- Expiration Time
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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.
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Remove User from Channel
This action removes a specified user from a specified channel in Slack.
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Find Public Channel
This action will find a public channel in Slack using either the channel's ID or name.
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Get Message by Timestamp
This action retrieves a specific message from a conversation history in Slack using the message's timestamp.
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- Email Address or ID
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- Return Raw Results?
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Search
- Full Name
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- Return Raw Results?
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Search

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- Project
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Instant
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Scheduled
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- Project
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- Workspace
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Scheduled
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New Tag Created
Triggered when you create a new tag.
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Scheduled
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- Project
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- Section
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Instant
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- Workspace
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Scheduled
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Scheduled
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- Task ID
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- Workspace
- Project
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- Section
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- Position in Section
- Before/After Task ID
Action
Write
- Helptext
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- Project
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- Tag
- Name
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- Fields
Action
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- Project
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- Name
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- Section to Insert After
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- Name
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- Notes
- Is the description rich text?
- Mark Task as complete?
- Mark Task as liked?
- Assignee
- Followers
- Tags
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- Workspace
- Team
- Name
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- Task ID
  Required
- Mark Task as complete?
- Mark Task as liked?
- Name
  Required
- Assignee
- Followers
- Tags
- Notes
- Is the description rich text?
- Custom_field_info
- Workspace
Action
Write
- Workspace
- Name
  Required
Action
Search
- Workspace
- Project
  Required
- Name
  Required
Action
Search
- Premium_user_help_text
- Workspace
- Project
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- Text
  Required
- Is Subtask?
- Mark Task as complete?
- Sort_by
- Sort Ascending?
- Has Attachment?
- Is Blocking?
- Is Blocked?
- Resource_subtype
- Custom_fields_help_text
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Search
- Workspace
- Name
  Required
- Team
- Notes
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Search or write
- Task ID
  Required
- Workspace
- Name
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- Notes
- Is the description rich text?
- Mark Task as complete?
- Mark Task as liked?
- Assignee
- Followers
- Tags
- Custom_field_info
Action
Search or write
New Channel
Triggers when a new #channel is created.
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Instant
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- Include_alias
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Instant
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- User Name
- Highlight Word
- Trigger for Bot Messages?
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Instant
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- Channel
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- Reaction
- User
Trigger
Instant
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New User
Triggers when a new Slack user is created / first joins your org.
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Instant
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- Channel
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- Users
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Action
Write
- Send Multi Message
- Text
  Required
- Send as a bot?
- Bot Name
- Bot Icon
- Include a link to this Zap?
- Attach Image by URL
- Auto-Expand Links?
- Link Usernames and Channel Names?
- Schedule At
- Zap_id
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- Channel
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- Text
  Required
- Send as a bot?
- Bot Name
- Bot Icon
- Include a link to this Zap?
- Attach Image by URL
- Auto-Expand Links?
- Link Usernames and Channel Names?
- Schedule At
- Zap_id
- File
  Required
- Thread
- Send Channel Message?
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Write
- First Name
- Last Name
- Title
- Email Address or ID
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- User
Action
Write
- HTTP Method
  Required
- URL
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- Query String Parameters
- Headers
- Additional Request Headers
- Body
Action
Write
Retrieve Thread Messages
This action retrieves all the messages sent to a specific thread in a selected channel.
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Write
Create Private Channel
This action creates a private channel in Slack.
Action
Write
Edit Message
This action updates a specific message on Slack. You need to provide the Channel ID, the Timestamp of the message to be edited, the new text for the message, and a boolean to indicate if you want to edit a bot message.
Action
Write
- Search Query
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- Sort_by
- Sort Direction
Action
Search
- Task ID
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- Return Raw Results?
Action
Search
- Bot Name
- Return Raw Results?
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Search

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