This template watches a Slack channel and starts a Timing timer from each new message so time tracking follows chat without a separate app switch.
JavaScript reads the message text, maps it to a Timing project, and calls the Timing API. Connect Slack, pick the channel, and put the Timing API key in that JavaScript node.
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The scenario starts when a new message is posted in the Slack channel you choose.
JavaScript calls the Timing API with the key stored in that node and starts a timer for the project named in the message.
Add a Slack connection. Add a Slack trigger for new channel messages and choose the channel to watch. The bot needs permission to read that channel.
Add a JavaScript node and put your Timing API key there. Set the Timing project or title from the Slack text.
Start a Timing timer from the Slack text. Skip bot posts in the same node if they would loop. Filter by keyword or user if only some messages should start time.
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