When new collection in Shade, sync it to Slack.
When a new collection is created in Shade, post a notification message to Slack.
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The Agent researches both APIs and wires the trigger on one side to the action on the other — no pre-built connector required. Here is the vocabulary it has to work with.
Shade Explore Shade →
TriggersFires when a new file is uploaded to Shade.
Fires when a file in Shade is shared with someone new.
Fires when a folder's contents change in Shade.
Uploads a file to Shade.
Creates a new folder in Shade.
Shares a file from Shade with a link or user.
Slack Explore Slack →
TriggersFires when a new message is posted to a channel in Slack.
Fires when your team or a keyword is mentioned in Slack.
Fires when a new channel is created in Slack.
Fires when a new file is shared in Slack.
Posts a message to a channel in Slack.
Sends a direct message to a person in Slack.
Creates a new channel in Slack.
Adds a user to a channel in Slack.
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Common questions
Can Knit build “When new collection in Shade, sync it to Slack.” between Shade and Slack?
Yes — describe it in the box above and Knit's Integrations Agent researches Shade and Slack's public API docs (or your own uploaded docs) and builds a working workflow, whether or not either app already has a pre-built connector.
How long does it take to build?
Minutes to a first working version, not weeks — you test it against real data before it goes anywhere near production.
Can chat notifications alert my team when new files are uploaded?
Yes, when a new file is uploaded to Shade, a message can automatically post to your team's designated channel in Slack.
How can file uploads in chat be backed up automatically?
When someone shares a file in a chat channel in Slack, automation can upload that file into the corresponding folder in Shade.