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S3 and Slack integration
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How to connect S3 and Slack
- 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 S3 and Slack nodes
You can find S3 and Slack 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 S3 and Slack nodes one by one: input data on the left, parameters in the middle, and output data on the right.
Step 3: Connect S3 and Slack
A connection establishes a link between S3 and Slack (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.
Step 4: Customize and extend your S3 and Slack 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 S3 and Slack with any of n8n’s 1000+ integrations, and incorporate advanced AI logic into your workflows.
Step 5: Test and activate your S3 and Slack workflow
Save and run the workflow to see if everything works as expected. Based on your configuration, data should flow from S3 to Slack 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.
Popular S3 and Slack workflows
Upload images to an S3 Bucket via a Slack Bot
Upload Public-Facing Images to an S3 Cloudflare Bucket via Slack Modal
🛠 Who is this for?
This workflow is for teams that use Slack for internal communication and need a streamlined way to upload public-facing images to an S3 Cloudflare bucket. It's especially beneficial for DevOps, marketing, or content management teams who frequently share assets and require efficient cloud storage integration.
💡 What problem does this workflow solve?
Manually uploading images to cloud storage can be time-consuming and disruptive, especially if you're already working in Slack. This workflow automates the process, allowing you to upload images directly from Slack via a modal popup. It reduces friction and keeps your workflow within a single platform.
🔍 What does this workflow do?
This workflow connects Slack with an S3 Cloudflare bucket to simplify the image-uploading process:
Slack Modal Interaction**: Users trigger a Slack modal to select images for upload.
Dynamic Folder Management**: Choose to create a new folder or use an existing one for uploads.
S3 Integration**: Automatically uploads the images to a specified S3 Cloudflare bucket.
Slack Confirmation**: After upload, Slack sends a confirmation with the uploaded file URLs.
🚀 Setup Instructions
Prerequisites
Slack Bot with the following permissions:
commands
files:write
files:read
chat:write
Cloudflare S3 Credentials: Create an API token with write access to your S3 bucket.
n8n Instance: Ensure n8n is properly set up with webhook capabilities.
Steps
Configure Slack Bot:
Set up a Slack app and enable the Events API.
Add your n8n webhook URL to the Events Subscription section.
Add Credentials:
Add your Slack API and S3 Cloudflare credentials to n8n.
Customize the Workflow:
Open the Idea Selector Modal node and update folder options to suit your needs.
Update the Post Image to Channel node with your Slack channel ID.
Deploy the Workflow:
Activate the workflow and test by triggering the Slack modal.
🛠 How to Customize This Workflow
Adjust the Slack Modal
You can modify the modal layout in the Idea Selector Modal node to add additional fields or adjust the styling.
Change the Bucket Structure
Update the Upload to S3 Bucket node to customize the folder paths or change naming conventions.
🔗 References and Helpful Links
Slack API Documentation
Cloudflare S3 Setup
n8n Documentation
📓 Workflow Notes
Key Features:
Slack Integration**: Uses Slack modal interactions to streamline the upload process.
Cloud Storage**: Automatically uploads to a Cloudflare S3 bucket.
User Feedback**: Sends a Slack message with file URLs upon successful upload.
Setup Dependencies:
Slack API token
Cloudflare S3 credentials
n8n webhook configuration
Sticky Notes Included
Sticky notes are embedded within the workflow to guide you through configuration and explain node functionality.
🌟 Why Use This Workflow?
This workflow keeps your image-uploading process intuitive, efficient, and fully integrated with tools you already use. By leveraging n8n's flexibility, you can ensure smooth collaboration and quick sharing of public-facing assets without switching contexts.
Build your own S3 and Slack integration
Create custom S3 and Slack 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.
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