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Slack + YouTube Integrations

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See the kind of workflows teams build with Slack and YouTube below — describe the exact one you want above and the Agent builds it on demand.

Slack + YouTube Whenever a new video is posted on your YouTube channel, post a notification with video details to a Slack channel.
Share new meeting recordings in team chat channels When a meeting recording is ready in YouTube, post a channel message in Slack so team members can watch the replay immediately. See details
Send welcome videos when new chat channels are created When a new channel is created in Slack, automatically share an onboarding video message through YouTube. See details
Post video comment notifications directly into chat When someone leaves a comment on a video in YouTube, send a direct message in Slack to keep project stakeholders updated. See details

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Triggers & actions for Slack and YouTube

Everything Slack and YouTube can do inside a workflow — the triggers that start one and the actions that run when it fires.

Slack Explore Slack →

Slack is a channel-based messaging platform designed to facilitate real-time team communication and collaboration.

Triggers
New Public Message Posted Anywhere

Triggers when a new message is posted to any public channel.

New Channel

Triggers when a new #channel is created.

New Message Posted to Channel

Triggers when a new message is posted to a specific #channel you choose.

New Team Custom Emoji

Triggers when a custom emoji has been added to a team.

New File

Triggers when a new file is uploaded to your workspace.

New Mention

Triggers when a username or highlight word is mentioned in a public #channel.

Actions
Add Reaction

Adds a reaction to a message.

Add Reminder

Adds a reminder for yourself or a teammate, just like the /remind slash command.

Archive Conversation

Archives a conversation (e.g., public channel, private channel, DM, or group DM).

Cancel Scheduled Message

Cancels a message that has been scheduled to be posted.

Invite User to Channel

Invite an existing User to an existing Channel. You must be a member of the channel to invite someone to it.

Send Channel Message

Post a message or thread reply to a channel. You can also schedule it to send later.

YouTube Explore YouTube →

YouTube is a video sharing platform that allows users to upload, view, rate, share, and comment on videos.

Triggers
New Comment on Video

Triggers when a new comment is posted on a specific YouTube video.

New Live Stream

Triggers when a new live stream is created or becomes active for a specific YouTube channel.

New Video in Channel

Triggers when a new video is published to a specific YouTube channel.

New Video in Playlist

Triggers when a new video is added to a specific playlist. Note does not work for your "watch later" playlist.

New Video by Search

Triggers when a new video is uploaded that matches a specific search string.

Actions
Add Video to Playlist

Add a video to one of your playlists

Upload Video

Post a video to your channel

Update Video Thumbnail

Updates the thumbnail image for a video. You must have verified your phone number in order to update a video's thumbnail image

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FAQ

Common questions about Slack + YouTube

Is there a pre-built Slack + YouTube automation?

Not yet, but Knit's Integrations Agent can build one — describe what you want and it researches Slack and YouTube's public API docs (or your own uploaded docs) and builds a working automation.

Does this require a pre-built Slack or YouTube connector?

No. The Agent works whether or not Slack or YouTube already has a pre-built connector in Knit's catalog — it researches the real API surface either way.

How long does it take to build?

Minutes to build a first working version, not weeks — you test it against real data before it goes anywhere near production.

How do video recordings from YouTube appear in chat channels on Slack?

When a new recording or video is ready in YouTube, an automated message containing the link is posted straight to your designated channel in Slack.

Can activity in Slack share video content via YouTube?

Yes, when a new project channel is created or someone is mentioned in Slack, you can automatically share an introductory video message using YouTube.

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