Create discussion channels for new collaboration spaces
When a new project or space is created in Viva Connections, create a corresponding channel in Slack to keep project discussions organized.
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How Knit builds this workflow
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.
Viva Connections Explore Viva Connections →
TriggersFires when a new post or update is shared in Viva Connections.
Fires when someone comments on or reviews an item in Viva Connections.
Fires when a task is assigned to someone in Viva Connections.
Posts an update or announcement in Viva Connections.
Creates a new task in Viva Connections.
Creates a new project or workspace in Viva Connections.
Shares a file or folder in Viva Connections.
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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Notify chat channels when team members are assigned tasks
When a new task is assigned in Viva Connections, send a direct message in Slack to ensure the assignee sees their assignment immediately.
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Turn chat channel requests into assigned tasks
When a team member posts a message in a dedicated requests channel in Slack, automatically create a task in Viva Connections for team tracking.
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Common questions
Can Knit build “Create discussion channels for new collaboration spaces” between Viva Connections and Slack?
Yes — describe it in the box above and Knit's Integrations Agent researches Viva Connections 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.
How does connecting Slack with Viva Connections improve project management?
It allows teams to convert chat conversations in Slack into assigned tasks in Viva Connections, while broadcasting task updates back to chat channels.
Can chat channels be created automatically for new projects?
Yes, creating a new project or space in Viva Connections can automatically generate a corresponding discussion channel in Slack and invite key members.