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Get email notifications for your saved Slack messages

This automation allows you to automatically receive an email notification whenever you save a message in Slack.

It works by monitoring for new saved messages in your Slack workspace, and then sending an email containing the message content to your specified email address. This can be useful for keeping track of important information or reminders that you've saved for later reference. The integration involves Slack and an email service, such as the one provided by Zapier.

Updated Apr 2, 2026Est. run: 7sEst. cost: $0.0004
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What this template does

  • Monitors your Slack workspace for newly saved messages
  • Extracts the content of the saved messages
  • Sends an email notification to your specified email address
  • Enables you to keep track of important information or reminders
  • Provides a record of your saved Slack messages in your email

How it works

1
Trigger

Detect New Saved Message in Slack

The automation monitors your Slack workspace for any new messages that you save. Whenever you save a message, this trigger will detect the new saved message and pass its details to the next step.

2
Action

Format Email Content

The automation takes the details of the saved Slack message, such as the message text and the user who saved it, and formats them into the subject and body of an email to be sent.

3
Action

Send Email

The automation sends the formatted email to the specified email address, providing you with a notification whenever you save an important message in Slack.

Setup guide

1

Add Slack credential

Add your Slack workspace OAuth credential in the Latenode Credentials panel. This will allow the integration to authenticate with your Slack account and access your saved messages.

2

Add email credential

Add your email service credential (e.g. Zapier) in the Latenode Credentials panel. This will allow the integration to send emails on your behalf.

3

Configure Slack trigger node

Add a Slack trigger node in the Latenode visual builder and configure it to listen for 'New Saved Message' events in your Slack workspace.

4

Configure email action node

Add an email action node in the Latenode visual builder and configure it to send an email to your desired recipient. Map the message content from the Slack trigger node to the email body.

5

Save and test the workflow

Save your Latenode workflow and test it by saving a message in your Slack workspace. Verify that you receive the expected email notification.

Requirements

Connect your Slack workspace to Zapier to enable saving messages as triggers
Provide Zapier with the email address you want to receive notifications at
Ensure you have a Zapier account with the ability to create zaps and integrations
Grant Zapier the necessary Slack permissions to monitor your saved messages

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Common questions about this template

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