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Slack Connector Message Operations
The Slack Connector in Ziwo provides various functionalities for managing messages within your Slack workspace. This guide outlines five essential message operations: Send Message to User/Channel, Delete Message from User/Channel, Get Permalink from User/Channel, Update Message in User/Channel, and Retrieve Slack Message Timestamp.

1. Send Message User/Channel Operation
   The Send Message User/Channel operation allows you to send messages directly to a specific user or channel in your Slack workspace, facilitating real-time communication and updates.

• Steps to Use the Send Message Operation:

1. Add the Send Message Node:
2. Drag and drop the Slack Connector into your workflow designer.
3. Select the Send Message operation.
4. Specify Recipient:
5. Enter the User ID or Channel ID of the recipient.
6. Compose the Message Text you wish to send.
7. Run the Workflow:
8. Execute the workflow to send the message.
9. Check the Output:
10. Review the output to confirm the message was sent successfully.

2. Delete User/Channel Message Operation
   The Delete Message from User/Channel operation allows you to remove a message from a specified user or channel, helping to maintain clarity and relevance in conversations.

Steps to Use the Delete Message Operation:

1. Add the Delete Message Node:
2. In your Ziwo workflow designer, select the Slack Connector.
3. Choose the Delete Message operation.
4. Specify Message Details:
   1. Enter the User ID or Channel ID from which you want to delete the message.
   2. Provide the Message Timestamp of the message to be deleted.
5. Run the Workflow:
6. Execute the workflow to delete the specified message.
7. Check the Output:
8. Review the output to confirm the message was deleted.

3. Getting Permalink from User/Channel Operation: The Get Permalink from User/Channel operation allows you to retrieve a permanent link to a specific message in a user or channel, making it easy to reference important discussions.

Steps to Use the Get Permalink Operation:

1. Add the Get Permalink Node:
2. Drag and drop the Slack Connector into your workflow designer.
3. Select the Get Permalink operation.
4. Specify Message Details:
5. Enter the User ID or Channel ID.
6. Provide the Message Timestamp of the message for which you want to obtain the permalink.
7. Run the Workflow:
8. Execute the workflow to get the permalink.
9. Check the Output:

4. Update User/Channel Message Operation : The Update Message in User/Channel operation allows you to modify an existing message in a user or channel, ensuring that information remains accurate and up-to-date.

Steps to Use the Update Message Operation:

1. Add the Update Message Node: In your Ziwo workflow designer, select the Slack Connector.
2. Choose the Update Message operation. Specify Message Details:
3. Enter the User ID or Channel ID.
   1. Provide the Message Timestamp of the message you want to update.
   2. Enter the New Message Text to replace the existing message.
   3. Run the Workflow:
4. Execute the workflow to update the message.
5. Check the Output:
6. Review the output to confirm the message was updated successfully.

5. Slack Message Timestamp Operation : The Slack Message Timestamp operation allows you to retrieve the timestamp of a specific message, which is essential for various operations, such as deleting or updating messages.

Steps to Use the Slack Message Timestamp Operation:

1. Add the Get Message Timestamp Node:
2. Drag and drop the Slack Connector into your workflow designer.
3. Select the Get Message Timestamp operation.
4. Specify Message Details:
5. Enter the User ID or Channel ID.
6. Provide the Message Text of the message for which you want to retrieve the timestamp.
7. Run the Workflow:
8. Execute the workflow to obtain the timestamp. Check the Output:

Conclusion

The Slack Connector's message operations provide powerful tools for managing communication within your Slack workspace. By utilizing the Send Message, Delete Message, Get Permalink, Update Message, and Message Timestamp operations, you can streamline interactions and ensure that your messaging is relevant and accurate.