How to Get Notified on Slack When a Video is Published on YouTube

The template has been copied to my project.
Click the edit button and set up in order from the items above.

Step 2: Setting up YouTube App Trigger

1. Select the linked account and action

・The title of the app trigger can be anything, but it is recommended to write it so that the flow is understandable.
・Select "When a new video is published on a YouTube channel" as the trigger action.

2. API Connection Settings for App Trigger

・Set the trigger activation interval. Here it is set to "5 minutes", but please check as the activation interval varies depending on the plan. Generally, a shorter setting is recommended.
・Enter the channel ID.
・The channel ID is included in the YouTube channel URL. For example, if the URL is "https://www.youtube.com/channel/●●●●", then "●●●●" is the channel ID.
・Test and save.

Step 3: Setting up Slack Action

1. Select the linked account and action

・As with the previous title input, please write the title so that the flow is understandable.
・Select "Send a message to the channel" as the action.

2. API Connection Settings

・Select the channel ID to post to.
・Enter the message content you want to notify.
・Test and if it is notified to Slack, save it.

This completes all the settings for the flow bot!

Other Automation Examples Using YouTube and Slack

In addition to the integrations introduced today, it is possible to achieve various automations by utilizing the APIs of YouTube and Slack.

If you find something interesting, please give it a try!

‍‍Automation Examples Integrating YouTube and Slack

It is also possible to set up an integration that notifies Slack of the latest YouTube channel reports.
Additionally, you can notify Slack when a video matching specific keywords is published on YouTube, or obtain and notify YouTube channel reports based on specific posts in Slack.

Example of Automation Using YouTube

Retrieve the Latest YouTube Channel Report and Add to Database

Automatically retrieve the latest YouTube channel report and add it to Google Sheets or Microsoft Excel.

Post on X (Twitter) when a new video is uploaded to YouTube

Automatically post on X (Twitter) when a new video is uploaded to YouTube.

Automatically generate documents and send them via email by obtaining YouTube reports every week

Automatically generate documents by obtaining YouTube reports every week and send them automatically via Gmail or Outlook.

Example of Automation Using Slack

Notify Slack When a File is Saved to Cloud Storage

Automatically notify Slack when a file is saved to Google Drive or similar services.

Notify Slack of Form Submissions

Automatically notify Slack of responses submitted through Google Forms or HubSpot forms.

Notify Slack of Today's Schedule and Tasks Due Today

Automatically send notifications to Slack for today's schedule from Google Calendar and tasks due today in Notion.

Benefits of Integrating YouTube and Slack & Drawbacks of Not Doing So

We will introduce two benefits of integrating YouTube and Slack. We will also discuss the drawbacks of not integrating them. Let's work together to improve office efficiency!

Benefit 1: Automatic Video Release Notifications

When a new video is uploaded to YouTube, you can automatically send a notification to Slack that it has been published. This automatic notification allows the entire team to access new information and communicate about the video on Slack. As a result, departments like marketing and video production can respond more quickly and easily provide feedback. This integration leads to increased productivity!

Benefit 2: Enhanced Viewer Engagement

By integrating YouTube and Slack, you can quickly provide information to viewers. For example, when a comment is made on a video uploaded to YouTube, a notification can be automatically sent to Slack, allowing for immediate response. Rapid interaction with viewers can improve relationships, leading to increased video views and comments. For official company channels or content creators, active communication can also boost channel subscriptions.

Drawback: Increased Risk of Manual Notification Errors

If you manually send notifications to Slack after uploading a video to YouTube, you may encounter notification errors or delays in administrative processes. This is especially inefficient when multiple videos are published simultaneously or frequently. Additionally, checking comments requires opening YouTube, adding extra steps. Automating this process can reduce manual tasks, allowing you to focus on essential work!

Conclusion

How was it? By using Yoom to integrate YouTube and Slack, you can automate the task of notifying when a video is published, reducing administrative work! Integrating YouTube and Slack also streamlines team communication, allowing for automatic feedback and comment checks on videos. This can speed up interactions with viewers and enhance engagement. Utilizing Yoom, which allows for no-code integration, makes it easy to connect apps and create flow bots tailored to your tasks. While we used a template to create a flow bot this time, you can also create one from scratch! The ability to easily create flow bots that fit your workflow is Yoom's greatest appeal. Why not take this opportunity to use Yoom to integrate YouTube and Slack, reducing administrative tasks and boosting efficiency?