Announce published documents in project channels
When a new document is published in Quip, automatically send a channel message in Slack with a summary and link for the team.
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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.
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.
Quip Explore Quip →
TriggersFires when a new page or doc is created in Quip.
Fires when a new record is added to a database or table in Quip.
Fires when a doc in Quip is published or shared.
Fires when a status field changes on a record in Quip.
Starts a new page in Quip from a saved template.
Creates or updates a record in Quip.
Adds text to the end of an existing doc in Quip.
Moves a page in Quip into a different space.
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Common questions
Can Knit build “Announce published documents in project channels” between Slack and Quip?
Yes — describe it in the box above and Knit's Integrations Agent researches Slack and Quip'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.
Why connect Quip to Slack?
It bridges async documentation with real-time chat, making sure team members stay informed about document updates while enabling chat conversations to generate doc records.
Can updates in Quip automatically create chat channels in Slack?
Yes, publishing new docs or creating new pages in Quip can automatically create dedicated channels and invite project members in Slack.