Notify Slack when a specific file is uploaded to Box

■Overview

How do you share important files with the right people when they’re uploaded to Box? Sending a Slack notification every time is not only time-consuming—it also increases the risk of missing someone. This workflow detects when a file is uploaded to a specific Box folder and automatically sends a notification to Slack, streamlining repetitive tasks and enabling fast, reliable information sharing.

■Who Should Use This Template

• Anyone who wants to prevent missed shares or delays in reviewing files uploaded to Box
• Anyone who regularly uses Slack and Box and wants to streamline manual notification tasks
• Anyone who wants to standardize the team’s file-sharing process and move faster

■Benefits of This Template

• Slack notifications are sent automatically whenever a file is uploaded to Box, reducing the time spent on manual tasks.
• Prevent human errors such as missed notifications and delayed reviews caused by manual sharing, ensuring reliable information delivery.

■Flowbot Steps

1. First, connect Box and Slack to Yoom.
2. Next, select Box as the trigger and set the action to “When a file is uploaded to a folder.”
3. Then, configure the branching feature in Operations to split subsequent processes based on the uploaded file’s information.
4. Finally, set Slack’s “Send a message to a channel” action in Operations to send a notification to the specified channel.

※“Trigger”: An action that starts a flow. “Operation”: An action that performs a process within a flow after the trigger starts.

■Customization Options

• In the Box trigger settings, specify the folder you want to monitor for notifications using its content ID.
• With the branching feature, you can freely set conditions for splitting subsequent operations based on information obtained by the preceding trigger, such as the file name or type.
• For Slack notifications, you can choose any destination channel and include variables such as the file name or URL in the message to create clear, informative notifications.

■Notes

• Connect both Box and Slack to Yoom.
• Branching is an Operation feature available on the Mini plan and above. On the Free plan, the configured Flowbot Operation will result in an error.
• Paid plans, including the Mini plan, offer a two-week free trial. During the free trial, you can use apps and features (Operations) that are otherwise subject to plan restrictions.