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Automatically manage your Slack status and emoji on a schedule

This automation allows users to automatically update their Slack status and emoji at predetermined times throughout the day, according to a predefined schedule.

This can be useful for remote or hybrid teams to quickly communicate availability, current tasks, or other relevant information to colleagues. The automation integrates with the Slack API to manage user statuses, providing a streamlined way to maintain consistent and informative presence indicators without manual effort.

Updated Apr 6, 2026Est. run: 26sEst. cost: $0.0703
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What this template does

  • Automatically updates a Slack user's status and emoji at specific times every day
  • Retrieves a predefined schedule of status and emoji updates from the user's settings
  • Sends API requests to Slack to change the user's status and emoji at the scheduled times
  • Logs the status and emoji updates for the user's reference
  • Ensures a consistent and informative Slack presence without manual effort

How it works

1
Trigger

Connect Slack

Authorize your Slack account and grant access to your user profile. This allows the automation to manage your Slack status and emoji.

2
Logic

Schedule status updates

The automation is set up to run at specific times each day, according to a predefined schedule. This allows your Slack status and emoji to be updated automatically at those predetermined intervals.

3
Action

Update Slack status

When the scheduled update runs, the automation will set your Slack status and emoji based on the information in the predefined schedule. This keeps your Slack presence up-to-date and informative for your colleagues, without requiring manual effort.

Setup guide

1

Add Slack Credential

Add your Slack API credentials to the Latenode Credentials panel. This will allow the automation to securely access your Slack account and manage your status updates.

2

Configure Slack Status Update Node

Add a Slack Status Update node to your workflow. In the node settings, configure the following: - Select the Slack credential you added earlier - Choose the status text and emoji you want to use for your automated updates - Set the schedule by specifying the times of day you want the status to update

3

Map Slack User ID

In the Slack Status Update node settings, map the Slack user ID field. This will ensure the automation updates the correct user's status according to the schedule.

4

Configure Latenode Secrets

If your Slack integration requires any sensitive information (e.g., API keys, tokens) that should not be stored in the node settings, add them to the Latenode Secrets panel. The automation can then securely access these values as needed.

5

Review and Test the Automation

Preview your workflow to ensure the Slack Status Update node is configured correctly. Test the automation by manually triggering it and verifying that your Slack status and emoji are updated as expected.

Requirements

Slack API key or bot token with permissions to update user statuses
Slack user account with permission to update their own status and emoji
Predefined schedule of status and emoji updates per day
Ability to trigger status/emoji updates at the scheduled times

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Common questions about this template

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