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Quickly post Slack messages from new Zapier triggers

The Latenode automation allows users to quickly send messages to a Slack channel directly from the Zapier Chrome extension, without needing to switch contexts. This can be useful for sharing ideas, impersonating a Slack bot, or posting updates to a channel in an ad-hoc manner.

The automation is triggered by a 'New Push' event in the Zapier Chrome extension, which captures the website's title, URL, timestamp, and user who triggered the Zap. Users can then send the message to a specific Slack channel of their choice. This integration leverages the Zapier Chrome extension and the Slack platform to provide a streamlined way to communicate within Slack.

Updated Apr 2, 2026Est. run: 9sEst. cost: $0.0006
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What this template does

  • Captures the website's title, URL, timestamp, and user when a 'New Push' event occurs in the Zapier Chrome extension.
  • Allows users to send the captured data to a specific Slack channel of their choice.
  • Enables quick sharing of ideas, impersonating a Slack bot, or posting updates to a channel in an ad-hoc manner.
  • Integrates the Zapier Chrome extension and the Slack platform to provide a streamlined way to communicate within Slack.
  • Generates a Slack message whenever a new trigger is activated via the Zapier Chrome Extension.

How it works

1
Trigger

New Push Event

The automation is triggered when the user activates the 'New Push' event in the Zapier Chrome extension.

2
Action

Capture Page Metadata

The automation fetches the website title, URL, timestamp, and the user who triggered the Zap.

3
Logic

Transform Data

The captured metadata is transformed into the message content that will be posted to the Slack channel.

4
Action

Send Message to Slack

The message is posted to the selected Slack channel.

Setup guide

1

Add Zapier Chrome Extension Credential

Add the Zapier Chrome Extension credential in the Latenode Credentials panel by connecting your Zapier account. This will allow the automation to trigger from the Zapier Chrome extension.

2

Add Slack Credential

Add the Slack credential in the Latenode Credentials panel by connecting your Slack account. This will allow the automation to send messages to your Slack channel.

3

Configure Trigger Node

In the Latenode builder, add a Zapier Chrome Extension trigger node. Configure it to listen for the 'New Push' event, which will capture the website's title, URL, timestamp, and the user who triggered the Zap.

4

Configure Action Node

Add a Slack 'Send Channel Message' action node in the Latenode builder. Map the relevant input fields from the Zapier Chrome Extension trigger node to the Slack message content and channel.

5

Test and Activate Automation

Test the automation by triggering the Zapier Chrome Extension and verifying that the message is sent to the configured Slack channel. Once tested, activate the automation in Latenode.

Requirements

Zapier Chrome extension installed and authenticated
Slack workspace and channel identified for posting messages
Zapier account with Slack and Zapier Chrome Extension integrations enabled
Permissions to post messages in the target Slack channel

FAQ

Common questions about this template

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