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Everything you can automate between Shortcut and Slack.

When this happensTriggers

A trigger is an event that starts a workflow.

When a new category is created

When a new category is created

Runs the workflow automatically whenever a new category is created in the account.

When a new epic is created

When a new epic is created

Runs the workflow automatically whenever a new epic is created in the account.

When a new iteration is created

When a new iteration is created

Runs the workflow automatically whenever a new iteration is created in the account.

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.

Do thisActions

Action is the task that follows automatically within your Shortcut integrations.

Create Story

Create Story

Create a new story with a title and workflow state, plus optional details like description, owners, labels, tasks, deadline, and custom fields.

Search Stories

Search Stories

Find stories in your Shortcut workspace using a text query or filters.

Create Category

Create Category

Create a category in Shortcut.

Create Label

Create Label

Create a new label to categorize and organize work items.

Create Epic

Create Epic

Create a new epic in a Shortcut project.

List Categories

List Categories

Gets a list of all categories and their attributes in Shortcut.

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Integrations Shortcut
Shortcut + Slack
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About Shortcut

Shortcut is a project management tool designed to help teams plan, collaborate, and track their work efficiently. It offers features like task management, workflow automation, and team collaboration to streamline project execution.

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Integrations Slack
Slack + Shortcut
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About Slack

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 Shortcut and Slack?

Sign up for a free viaSocket account, then authorize both your Shortcut 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 Shortcut 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 Shortcut 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 Shortcut triggers actions in Slack, and a separate workflow where Slack triggers actions in Shortcut. 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 Shortcut 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 Shortcut 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.