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React to a message in Slack
React to a message in Slack
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Reacts to a message in Slack

Application

  • Slack

Inputs (what you have)

Name

Description

Data Type

Required?

Example

Channel ID

Channel, private group, or IM channel to react to message in.

Text(Short)

Yes

C1234567890

Message ID

Timestamp of the message to add reaction to

Text(Short)

Yes

1503435956.000247

Reaction name

Reaction (emoji) name

Text(Short)

Yes

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Note: the value of inputs can either be a set value in the configuration of the Wrk Action within the Wrkflow, or a variable from the Data library section. These variables in the Data library section are the outputs of previous Wrk Actions in the Wrkflow.

To find Channel ID:

  1. If you are using the web version of Slack your Channel ID is the last ID in the URL when you navigate to that channel.


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  2. If you are using the desktop software you can:

    1. Right click on the channel name

    2. Click "View channel details"

    3. At the bottom left of the newly opened window you will see "Channel ID: " and you will be able to copy your channel ID.

  3. Outcomes

Name

Description

Success

This status is selected in the event that the file is successfully downloaded

Impossible to Complete

This status is selected in the event of the following scenario:

  • Emoji given is not valid

  • channel_not_found error is received

  • message_not_found error is received

  • The external system is not accessible

  • Unable to access with the provided credentials

  • Unable to perform the requested task with the provided credentials

Requirements

  • N/A

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