Integrate the Placekey API with the Slack API

Setup the Placekey API trigger to run a workflow which integrates with the Slack API. Pipedream's integration platform allows you to integrate Placekey and Slack remarkably fast. Free for developers.

Popular Placekey and Slack Triggers#

New Message In Channels (Instant) from the Slack API

Emit new event when a new message is posted to one or more channels

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New Direct Message (Instant) from the Slack API

Emit new event when a message was posted in a direct message channel

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New Interaction Events from the Slack API

Emit new events on new Slack interactivity events sourced from Block Kit interactive elements, Slash commands, or Shortcuts.

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New Mention (Instant) from the Slack API

Emit new event when a username or specific keyword is mentioned in a channel

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New Reaction Added (Instant) from the Slack API

Emit new event when a member has added an emoji reaction to a message

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Popular Placekey and Slack Actions#

Send Message to a Public Channel with the Slack API

Send a message to a public channel and customize the name and avatar of the bot that posts the message. See postMessage or scheduleMessage docs here

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Send Message to a Private Channel with the Slack API

Send a message to a private channel and customize the name and avatar of the bot that posts the message. See postMessage or scheduleMessage docs here

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Send a Direct Message with the Slack API

Send a direct message to a single user. See postMessage or scheduleMessage docs here

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Send Message Using Block Kit with the Slack API

Send a message using Slack's Block Kit UI framework to a channel, group or user. See postMessage or scheduleMessage docs here

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Reply to a Message Thread with the Slack API

Send a message as a threaded reply. See postMessage or scheduleMessage docs here

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Overview of Placekey#

What can you build with Placekey API?

Placekey API is a powerful, open source tool that allows developers to create powerful applications in the location data space. With this API, you can create applications that can do a variety of geospatial tasks, such as building and querying maps, providing real-time data analysis and visualization, mobile application development, and more. Here are some examples of what you can do with the Placekey API:

Build maps for any type of application with comprehensive geospatial capabilities such as geolocation, reverse geocoding, and more
Query and filter large datasets quickly and easily with Placekey-backed search and filtering capabilities
Generate real-time insights and analytics within your application with Placekey-enabled visualization and analytic capabilities
Create powerful mobile applications and in-app location features with Placekey’s comprehensive mobile SDK and integrations
Create smooth and efficient routing and navigation experiences with Placekey’s easy-to-use routing functionality
Aggregate, search, and filter data from multiple data sources with Placekey-powered data aggregation and filtering capabilities
Analyze the relationship between places, activity, and transportation
Generate accurate and precise distance measures with Placekey-enabled geospatial distance calculation capabilities
Leverage Placekey-backed advanced analytics to draw valuable insights from your data

Connect Placekey#

import { axios } from "@pipedream/platform"
export default defineComponent({
  props: {
    placekey: {
      type: "app",
      app: "placekey",
    }
  },
  async run({steps, $}) {
    const data = {
      query: {
        city: [CITY],
        region: [REGION],
        street_address: [STREET_ADDRESS],
        postal_code: [POSTAL_CODE],
        iso_country_code: [ISO_COUNTRY_CODE]  
      },
      options: {
        strict_name_match: false,
      },
    }
    
    return await axios($, {
      method: "post",
      url: `https://api.placekey.io/v1/placekey`,
      headers: {
        "apikey": `${this.placekey.$auth.api_key}`,
        "Content-Type": `application/json`,
      },
      data,
    })
  },
})

Overview of Slack#

The Pipedream Slack app enables you to build event-driven workflows that interact with the Slack API. When you authorize the Pipedream app's access to your workspace, you can use Pipedream workflows to perform common Slack actions, or write your own code against the Slack API.

The Pipedream Slack app is not a typical app. You don't interact with it directly as a bot, and it doesn't add custom functionality to your workspace out of the box. It just makes it easier to automate anything you'd typically use the Slack API for, using Pipedream workflows.

Here are some examples of automations you can build with Pipedream on Slack:

Automate posting updates to your team channel
Create a bot to answer common questions
Integrate with your existing tools and services
Build a custom dashboard to track your team's progress
Create a bot to handle scheduling and meeting requests
And much more!

Should I use the Slack or Slack Bot app on Pipedream?

The Slack app is the easiest and most convienent option to get started. It installs the official Pipedream bot into your Slack workspace with just a few clicks.

However, if you'd like to use your own bot registered with the Slack API, you can use the Slack Bot app instead.

The Slack Bot requires a bot token to allow your Pipedream workflows to authenticate as your bot. The extra set up steps allow you to list your custom bot on the Slack Marketplace, or install the bot on other workspaces as your bot's name instead of as Pipedream.

Getting Started

You can install the Pipedream Slack app in the Accounts section of your account, or directly in a workflow

Accounts

Visit https://pipedream.com/accounts.
Click on the Click Here To Connect An App button in the top-right.
Search for "Slack" among the list of apps, and select it.
This will open a new window asking you to allow Pipedream access to your Slack workspace. Choose the right workspace where you'd like to install the app, then click Allow.
That's it! You can now use this Slack account in any actions, or link it to any code step.

Within a workflow

Create a new workflow.
Select your trigger (HTTP, Cron, etc.).
Click on the + button below the trigger step, and search for "Slack".
Select the Send a Message action.
Click the Connect Account button near the top of the step. This will prompt you to select any existing Slack accounts you've previously authenticated with Pipedream, or you can select a New account. Clicking New opens a new window asking you to allow Pipedream access to your Slack workspace. Choose the right workspace where you'd like to install the app, then click Allow.
That's it! You can now connect to the Slack API using any of the Slack actions within a Pipedream workflow.

Troubleshooting

Please reach out to the Pipedream team with any technical issues or questions about the Slack integration. We're happy to help!

Connect Slack#

import { axios } from "@pipedream/platform"
export default defineComponent({
  props: {
    slack: {
      type: "app",
      app: "slack",
    }
  },
  async run({steps, $}) {
    return await axios($, {
      url: `https://slack.com/api/users.profile.get`,
      headers: {
        Authorization: `Bearer ${this.slack.$auth.oauth_access_token}`,
      },
    })
  },
})

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