Reply to a message
The Slack Reply to a Message tool allows seamless communication within Slack by sending threaded replies to messages in channels or direct messages. It integrates directly with Slack's API to enhance message interactions with customizable options.
Features
- Send threaded replies to specific Slack messages to maintain organized conversations.
- Supports selection of public/private channels, users, or groups for targeted messaging.
- Options to customize message appearance including as user posting, markdown formatting, and bot settings.
- Schedule messages up to 120 days in advance with ISO 8601 date format support.
- Include metadata and configure unfurling settings to enrich message context and appearance.
Benefits
- Improves team communication by keeping related messages grouped in threads.
- Saves time by scheduling messages in advance for timely delivery.
- Enhances message clarity with markdown support and customizable bot settings.
- Increases engagement with link unfurling and metadata inclusion.
- Facilitates targeted communication within specific channels or user groups, reducing noise.
Description
Send a message as a threaded reply. See postMessage or scheduleMessage docs here
Parameters
11 parameters
| Name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| conversationrequired | string | Select a public or private channel, or a user or group |
| textrequired | string | Text of the message to send (see Slack's formatting docs). This field is usually necessary, unless you're providing only attachments instead. |
| mrkdwn | boolean |
|
| as_user | boolean | Optionally pass |
| post_at | string | Messages can only be scheduled up to 120 days in advance, and cannot be scheduled for the past. The datetime should be in ISO 8601 format. (Example: |
| include_sent_via_pipedream_flag | boolean | Defaults to |
| customizeBotSettings | boolean | Customize the username and/or icon of the Bot |
| thread_tsrequired | string | Timestamp of a message. e.g. |
| thread_broadcast | boolean | If |
| addMessageMetadata | boolean | Set the metadata event type and payload |
| configureUnfurlSettings | boolean | Configure settings for unfurling links and media |
