README.md

Zapier App

The Rocket.Chat Zapier App provides integration between Rocket.Chat and Zapier, a popular automation tool that allows users to automate tasks and workflows by creating triggers and actions.

The Zapier app makes it possible for Rocket.Chat and many other external services and tools to be connected thus providing several benefits:

• Automation of Tasks: The app allows users to automate tasks and workflows by creating triggers and actions, reducing the need for manual intervention and increasing efficiency.
• Integration with Other Applications: Integrates with other applications and services, such as project management tools, social media platforms, email services, etc.
• Streamlining Workflows: The app streamlines workflows by providing a simple and intuitive interface for creating triggers and actions, making it easy to customize the app to meet specific needs and requirements.
• Improved Productivity and Real-Time Communication: Reduces the time and effort required to perform routine tasks and provides notifications and alerts when specific events occur. allowing teams to respond quickly to changing circumstances.

See the guide below on installing the Zapier app on your workspace as an Administrator.

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Rocket.Chat Zapier Actions and Triggers

Rocket.Chat Zapier Actions and Triggers are events that are triggered from and within Rocket.Chat when an action occurs.
Below is a list of available Triggers and Actions.

Rocket.Chat Zapier Triggers

Trigger	Description
New channel	Triggers when a new Channel is created.
New message posted anywhere	Triggers when a new message is posted to any public Channel.
New message posted on public channel	Triggers when a message is posted to a specific public Channel.
New message posted on private channel	Triggers when a message is posted to a specific private Channel.
Message pinned anywhere	Triggers when a message is pinned in any public room.
New private channel	Triggers when a new private Channel is created.
Starred message anywhere	Triggers when a message is starred in any public room.
New user	Triggers when a new user is created.
Mentioned on public channel	Triggers when a user is mentioned on a public channel.

Rocket.Chat Zapier Actions

Action	Description
Create channel	Creates a new Channel.
Invite user to channel	Invites an existing user to an existing public channel. You must be a member of the channel in order to invite someone.
Create private channel	Creates a new private channel.
Send channel message	Post a new message in a channel.
Send direct message	Sends a direct message to a user.
Send private channel message	Sends a message to a specific private channel.
Add reminder	Adds a new reminder.
Set status	Sets user status.
Find channel	Searches for a channel. It creates a new channel if none is found.
Find private channel	Searches the workspace for a private channel. Creates a private channel if none is found.
Find user by username	Finds a user by their username.

See how to use the Zapier app and some common examples below.

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