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Supported Triggers & Actions

Everything you can automate between Contextual AI and Slack.

When this happensTriggers

A trigger is an event that starts a workflow.

New Message in Channels

New Message in Channels

Runs when a new message is received in a specific Slack channel. You can select which channel to monitor.

New User Joined or Updated in Your Org

New User Joined or Updated in Your Org

Triggers when a new user join workspace.

New Message on Slack

New Message on Slack

Runs when a new message is posted anywhere in Slack — across all channels and direct messages. No channel filter applied.

New Thread Message

New Thread Message

Runs when new thread message.

New member join/leave or updated in channel

New member join/leave or updated in channel

Triggers when a user joins, leaves, or updates their profile in the selected Slack channel.

New Mention

New Mention

Runs when someone mentions your Slack app or user in a channel you belong to.

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Do thisActions

Action is the task that follows automatically within your Contextual AI integrations.

Create Datastore

Create Datastore

Create a new Datastore.

List Datastores

List Datastores

Retrieve a list of Datastores.

Get Datastore Metadata

Get Datastore Metadata

Get the details of a given Datastore, including its name, create time, and the list of Agents which are currently configured to use the Datastore.

Reset Datastore

Reset Datastore

Reset the give Datastore. This operation is irreversible and it deletes all the documents associated with the datastore.

Delete Datastore

Delete Datastore

Delete a given Datastore, including all the documents ingested into it. This operation is irreversible.

List Documents

List Documents

Get list of documents in a given Datastore, including document id, name, and ingestion job status.

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Contextual AI is a cutting-edge platform that leverages artificial intelligence to provide context-aware solutions. It helps businesses and developers create applications that understand and respond to the context of user interactions, enhancing user experience and engagement.

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Integrations Slack
Slack + Contextual AI
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Slack is an AI-powered work platform for team communication, collaboration, project coordination, and workflow automation. It helps organizations centralize conversations, share files, manage channels, and integrate tools to keep work moving in one place.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I connect Contextual AI and Slack?

Sign up for a free viaSocket account, then authorize both your Contextual AI and Slack accounts. From there, pick a trigger in one app and an action in the other. Your first workflow can be live in under five minutes.

Does this integration work in real time?

Yes. viaSocket uses instant triggers where available, so data moves between Contextual AI and Slack as soon as the event happens. Scheduled polling triggers run at a maximum interval of 15 minutes.

Can I control which data gets sent from Contextual AI to Slack?

Yes. You can map specific fields, apply filters to skip records that do not match your conditions, and transform values before they reach Slack. No coding required.

Can the integration run in both directions?

Yes. You can set up a workflow where Contextual AI triggers actions in Slack, and a separate workflow where Slack triggers actions in Contextual AI. Both run independently and in real time.

What happens if a step in the workflow fails?

viaSocket logs every run so you can see exactly what succeeded and what failed. Failed tasks can be retried from the dashboard without re-configuring the workflow.

Is viaSocket free to use?

Yes, there is a free plan that covers basic workflows between Contextual AI and Slack. Paid plans unlock higher task limits, faster polling, and advanced features like multi-step workflows and conditional logic.

Do I need to know how to code to set this up?

No. The entire Contextual AI and Slack integration is built through a visual, point-and-click interface. Code blocks are available if you want them, but they are never required.