Tool

Send block kit message

Slack Send Block Kit Message is a powerful tool that allows users to configure custom message blocks and send them directly to Slack channels, groups, or users. It enhances communication by enabling rich, interactive, and customizable messages within Slack.

Slack

Features

  • Send messages to public or private Slack channels, groups, or individual users.
  • Fully customizable message blocks using Slack's Block Kit Builder for rich content.
  • Option to post messages as a user or as a bot for flexibility in communication.
  • Supports scheduling messages up to 120 days in advance using ISO 8601 datetime format.
  • Includes advanced settings like replying to threads, adding metadata, and configuring link unfurling.

Benefits

  • Enhances team collaboration with visually rich and interactive Slack messages.
  • Saves time by automating message sending and scheduling within Slack.
  • Improves message clarity and engagement through customization options.
  • Seamlessly integrates with Slack’s API for reliable and secure communication.
  • Boosts productivity by allowing targeted messaging to specific channels or users.

Description

Configure custom blocks and send to a channel, group, or user. See the documentation.

Parameters

10 parameters

NameTypeDescription
conversationrequiredstring

Select a public or private channel, or a user or group

textstring

Optionally provide a string for Slack to display as the new message notification (if you do not provide this, notification will be blank).

as_userboolean

Optionally pass true to post the message as the authenticated user, instead of as a bot. Defaults to false.

post_atstring

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: 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z)

include_sent_via_pipedream_flagboolean

Defaults to true, includes a link to Pipedream at the end of your Slack message.

customizeBotSettingsboolean

Customize the username and/or icon of the Bot

replyToThreadboolean

Reply to an existing thread

addMessageMetadataboolean

Set the metadata event type and payload

configureUnfurlSettingsboolean

Configure settings for unfurling links and media

passArrayOrConfigureenum

Would you like to reference an array of blocks from a previous step (for example, {{steps.blocks.$return_value}}), or configure them in this action?

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