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React to a message in Slack

Reacts to a message in Slack

Application

  • Slack

Inputs (what you have)

NameDescriptionData TypeRequired?Example
Channel IDChannel, private group, or IM channel to react to message in.Text(Short)YesC1234567890
Message IDTimestamp of the message to add reaction toText(Short)Yes1503435956.000247
Reaction nameReaction (emoji) nameText(Short)Yesthumbsup

Note: the value of inputs can either be a set value in the configuration of the Wrk Action within the Wrkflow, or a variable from the Data library section. These variables in the Data library section are the outputs of previous Wrk Actions in the Wrkflow.

To find Channel ID:

  1. If you are using the web version of Slack your Channel ID is the last ID in the URL when you navigate to that channel.

  2. If you are using the desktop software you can:

    1. Right click on the channel name

    2. Click "View channel details"

    3. At the bottom left of the newly opened window you will see "Channel ID: " and you will be able to copy your channel ID.

  3. Outcomes

NameDescription
SuccessThis status is selected in the event that the file is successfully downloaded
Impossible to CompleteThis status is selected in the event of the following scenario:Emoji given is not validchannel_not_found error is receivedmessage_not_found error is receivedThe external system is not accessibleUnable to access with the provided credentialsUnable to perform the requested task with the provided credentials

Requirements

  • N/A