Stack Exchange
Community-powered Q&A sites
Integrate the Stack Exchange API with the Slack API
Setup the Stack Exchange API trigger to run a workflow which integrates with the Slack API. Pipedream's integration platform allows you to integrate Stack Exchange and Slack remarkably fast. Free for developers.
Popular Ways to Connect Stack Exchange with Slack#
Popular Stack Exchange and Slack Triggers#
Emits an event when a new answer is posted in one of the specified questions
Emit new event when a new message is posted to one or more channels
Emits an event when a new answer is posted by one of the specified users
Emits an event when a new question is posted and related to a set of specific keywords
Emits an event when a new question is posted and related to a set of specific keywords
Popular Stack Exchange and Slack Actions#
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
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
Send a direct message to a single user. See postMessage or scheduleMessage docs here
Send a message using Slack's Block Kit UI framework to a channel, group or user. See postMessage or scheduleMessage docs here
Send a message as a threaded reply. See postMessage or scheduleMessage docs here
Overview of Stack Exchange#
The Stack Exchange API offers an extensive range of tools for developers who
want to access content from the Stack Exchange network. With the API,
developers can build a variety of applications and services to leverage the
full power of the Stack Exchange platform. Here are some examples of
applications you can create using the Stack Exchange API:
- Real-time monitoring and analytics for your Stack Exchange account or for
content posted by other users. - A tool to search Stack Exchange questions and retrieve answers.
- A system that allows you to monitor Stack Exchange content in different
languages. - Automated moderation tools to help you manage and review content on Stack
Exchange. - A service that allows users to collaborate on Stack Exchange projects.
- An application that displays enhanced Stack Exchange content, such as rich
media and live updating feeds. - Tools to help developers create custom applications and services that
facilitate data exchange within the Stack Exchange network. - A service that allows you to integrate Stack Exchange content into other
applications and services.
Connect Stack Exchange#
import { axios } from "@pipedream/platform"
export default defineComponent({
props: {
stack_exchange: {
type: "app",
app: "stack_exchange",
}
},
async run({steps, $}) {
return await axios($, {
url: `https://api.stackexchange.com/2.2/me`,
headers: {
Authorization: `Bearer ${this.stack_exchange.$auth.oauth_access_token}`,
},
params: {
site: `stackoverflow`,
access_token: `${this.stack_exchange.$auth.oauth_access_token}`,
key: `qM6Y7e57HJiAO3V7pHSbLw((`,
},
})
},
})
Overview of Slack#
With the Slack API, you can build all sorts of integrations and applications to
make your work life easier. Here are just a few examples:
- 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!
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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