Can Slack connect with X (Formerly Twitter)?

Yes, Slack can connect with X (Formerly Twitter) using n8n.io. With n8n, you can create workflows that automate tasks and transfer data between Slack and X (Formerly Twitter). Configure nodes for Slack and X (Formerly Twitter) in the n8n interface, specifying actions and triggers to set up their connection.

Can I use Slack’s API with n8n?

Yes, with n8n, you can programmatically interact with Slack’s API via pre-defined supported actions or raw HTTP requests. With the HTTP Request node, you create a REST API call. You need to understand basic API terminology and concepts.

Can I use X (Formerly Twitter)’s API with n8n?

Yes, with n8n, you can programmatically interact with X (Formerly Twitter)’s API via pre-defined supported actions or raw HTTP requests. With the HTTP Request node, you create a REST API call. You need to understand basic API terminology and concepts.

Is n8n secure for integrating Slack and X (Formerly Twitter)?

Yes, it is safe to use n8n to integrate Slack and X (Formerly Twitter). n8n offers various features to ensure the safe handling of your data. These include encrypted data transfers, secure credential storage, RBAC functionality, and compliance with industry-standard security practices (SOC2 compliant). For hosted plans, data is stored within the EU on servers located in Frankfurt, Germany. You can also host it on your own infrastructure for added control. Learn more about n8n’s security practices here.

How to get started with Slack and X (Formerly Twitter) integration in n8n.io?

To start integrating Slack and X (Formerly Twitter) in n8n, you have different options depending on how you intend to use it: n8n Cloud: hosted solution, no need to install anything. Self-host: recommended method for full-control or customized use cases. Unlike other platforms that charge per operation, step, or task, n8n charges only for full workflow executions. This approach guarantees predictable costs and scalability, no matter the complexity or volume of your workflows.

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Slack and X (Formerly Twitter) integration

Save yourself the work of writing custom integrations for Slack and X (Formerly Twitter) and use n8n instead. Build adaptable and scalable Communication, and Marketing workflows that work with your technology stack. All within a building experience you will love.

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How to connect Slack and X (Formerly Twitter)

Step 1: Create a new workflow
Step 2: Add and configure nodes
Step 3: Connect
Step 4: Customize and extend your integration
Step 5: Test and activate your workflow

Step 1: Create a new workflow and add the first step

In n8n, click the "Add workflow" button in the Workflows tab to create a new workflow. Add the starting point – a trigger on when your workflow should run: an app event, a schedule, a webhook call, another workflow, an AI chat, or a manual trigger. Sometimes, the HTTP Request node might already serve as your starting point.

Step 2: Add and configure Slack and X (Formerly Twitter) nodes

You can find Slack and X (Formerly Twitter) in the nodes panel. Drag them onto your workflow canvas, selecting their actions. Click each node, choose a credential, and authenticate to grant n8n access. Configure Slack and X (Formerly Twitter) nodes one by one: input data on the left, parameters in the middle, and output data on the right.

Slack and X (Formerly Twitter) integration: Add and configure Slack and X (Formerly Twitter) nodes

Step 3: Connect Slack and X (Formerly Twitter)

A connection establishes a link between Slack and X (Formerly Twitter) (or vice versa) to route data through the workflow. Data flows from the output of one node to the input of another. You can have single or multiple connections for each node.

Slack and X (Formerly Twitter) integration: Connect Slack and X (Formerly Twitter)

Step 4: Customize and extend your Slack and X (Formerly Twitter) integration

Use n8n's core nodes such as If, Split Out, Merge, and others to transform and manipulate data. Write custom JavaScript or Python in the Code node and run it as a step in your workflow. Connect Slack and X (Formerly Twitter) with any of n8n’s 1000+ integrations, and incorporate advanced AI logic into your workflows.

Slack and X (Formerly Twitter) integration: Customize and extend your Slack and X (Formerly Twitter) integration

Step 5: Test and activate your Slack and X (Formerly Twitter) workflow

Save and run the workflow to see if everything works as expected. Based on your configuration, data should flow from Slack to X (Formerly Twitter) or vice versa. Easily debug your workflow: you can check past executions to isolate and fix the mistake. Once you've tested everything, make sure to save your workflow and activate it.

Slack and X (Formerly Twitter) integration: Test and activate your Slack and X (Formerly Twitter) workflow

ETL pipeline for text processing

This workflow allows you to collect tweets, store them in MongoDB, analyse their sentiment, insert them into a Postgres database, and post positive tweets in a Slack channel.

Cron node: Schedule the workflow to run every day

Twitter node: Collect tweets

MongoDB node: Insert the collected tweets in MongoDB

Google Cloud Natural Language node: Analyse the sentiment of the collected tweets

Set node: Extract the sentiment score and magnitude

Postgres node: Insert the tweets and their sentiment score and magnitude in a Posgres database

IF node: Filter tweets with positive and negative sentiment scores

Slack node: Post tweets with a positive sentiment score in a Slack channel

NoOp node: Ignore tweets with a negative sentiment score

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This workflow searches for mentions of a company's name on Twitter and shares the tweets that mention it in a Slack channel. Prerequisites A Slack account and credentials A Twitter account and credentials Nodes Cron node executes the workflow every 10 minutes. Note that if you change the Mode from "Every X" you will need to manually update the Date & Time node to subtract the interval you are using. Set nodes set the required values (name of the Slack channel, name of the Twitter account to search for, the tweet text and URL). Date & Time node subtracts 10 minutes from the workflow execution time. Twitter node gets the latest 50 tweets that mention the specified account. IF node filters tweets posted in the past 10 minutes. Slack node posts tweets in a Slack channel.

ETL pipeline for text processing

This workflow allows you to collect tweets, store them in MongoDB, analyse their sentiment, insert them into a Postgres database, and post positive tweets in a Slack channel. Cron node: Schedule the workflow to run every day Twitter node: Collect tweets MongoDB node: Insert the collected tweets in MongoDB Google Cloud Natural Language node: Analyse the sentiment of the collected tweets Set node: Extract the sentiment score and magnitude Postgres node: Insert the tweets and their sentiment score and magnitude in a Posgres database IF node: Filter tweets with positive and negative sentiment scores Slack node: Post tweets with a positive sentiment score in a Slack channel NoOp node: Ignore tweets with a negative sentiment score

Build your own Slack and X (Formerly Twitter) integration

Create custom Slack and X (Formerly Twitter) workflows by choosing triggers and actions. Nodes come with global operations and settings, as well as app-specific parameters that can be configured. You can also use the HTTP Request node to query data from any app or service with a REST API.

Slack supported actions

X (Formerly Twitter) supported actions

Direct Message
List
Tweet
User

Create

Send a direct message to a user

Add Member

Add a member to a list

Create

Create, quote, or reply to a tweet

Delete

Delete a tweet

Like a tweet

Retweet

Retweet a tweet

Search for tweets from the last seven days

Get

Retrieve a user by username

Slack and X (Formerly Twitter) integration details

Slack is a powerful collaboration tool for businesses of all sizes. It brings team communication and collaboration into one place so you can get more work done, whether you belong to a large enterprise or a small business.

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Twitter is a microblogging and social networking platform where users can post, share and reply to messages called "tweets" on the platform. It remains one of the world's largest social media websites.

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