Formatter by Zapier + Slack

Convert new Slack messages to formatted dates/times with Formatter by Zapier

Stay on top of important channel messages in Slack with this time-saving workflow. When a new message is posted to a channel, this automation will format the date and time, so you can easily reference when the message was sent. Keep accurate records, manage team communication efficiently, and never miss a detail with this streamlined process.

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New Message Posted to Channel
Triggers when a new message is posted to a specific #channel you choose.
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Date / Time
Work with dates and times to change formatting or add/subtract time (with line-item support).
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Supported triggers and actions

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- Trigger for Bot Messages?
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Instant
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- ChannelRequired
- Trigger for Bot Messages?
Trigger
Instant
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- Channel
- User Name
- Shared
Trigger
Instant
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- ChannelRequired
- Trigger for Bot Messages?
Trigger
Instant
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- Reaction
- Channel
- User
Trigger
Instant
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New User
Triggers when a new Slack user is created / first joins your org.
Trigger
Instant
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- ChannelRequired
- UsersRequired
Action
Write

- Send Multi Message
- Message TextRequired
- 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
Action
Write
- ChannelRequired
- Message TextRequired
- 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
- Thread
- Send Channel Message?
Action
Write
- First Name
- Last Name
- Title
- Email
- User
Action
Write
- Raw Request User Info
- Api Docs Info
- HTTP MethodRequired
- URLRequired
- Query String Parameters
- Headers
- Additional Request Headers
- Body
Action
Write
Create Private Channel
This action creates a private channel in Slack.
Action
Write
- EmailRequired
- Return Raw Results?
Action
Search
- Full NameRequired
- Return Raw Results?
Action
Search
- TransformRequired
Action
Write
- TransformRequired
Action
Write

New Channel
Triggers whenever a new #channel is created.
Trigger
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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New Pushed Message
Triggers when you click the "Push to Zapier" button from a message in Slack.
Trigger
Instant
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New Saved Message
Triggers when you save a message.
Trigger
Instant
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- TextRequired
- Remind when?Required
- Remind who?
Action
Write
- ChannelRequired
- Message TextRequired
- 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
- Thread
- Send Channel Message?
Action
Write
- Channel NameRequired
Action
Write
- ChannelRequired
- TopicRequired
Action
Write
- Status Text
- Status Emoji
- Expiration Time
Action
Write
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
Write
- Search QueryRequired
- Sort By
- Sort Direction
Action
Search
- IDRequired
- Return Raw Results?
Action
Search
- UsernameRequired
- Return Raw Results?
Action
Search
- TransformRequired
Action
Write
- TransformRequired
Action
Write

About Formatter by Zapier

Data isn't always in the format you need. Perhaps a date is in International format, but your app needs it in American format. Or maybe you need to Title Case a subject, truncate text for a Tweet, or turn Markdown text into HTML for your blog. Zapier's Formatter tool can help.

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Convert new Slack messages to formatted dates/times with Formatter by Zapier

New Public Message Posted Anywhere

Trigger for Bot Messages?

New Message Posted to Channel

Trigger for Bot Messages?

New File

Channel

User Name

Shared

New Message Posted to Private Channel

ChannelRequired

Trigger for Bot Messages?

New Reaction Added

Reaction

Channel

User

New User

Invite User To Channel

ChannelRequired

UsersRequired

Send Direct Message

Send Multi Message

Message TextRequired

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

Send Private Channel Message

ChannelRequired

Message TextRequired

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

Thread

Send Channel Message?

Update Profile

First Name

Last Name

Title

Email

User

API Request (Beta)

Raw Request User Info

Api Docs Info

HTTP MethodRequired

URLRequired

Query String Parameters

Headers

Additional Request Headers

Body

Create Private Channel

Find User by Email

EmailRequired

Return Raw Results?

Find User by Name

Full NameRequired

Return Raw Results?

Date / Time

TransformRequired

Text

TransformRequired

New Channel

New Team Custom Emoji

Include Alias