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Slack Update Message

Update an existing message in a Slack channel. In streaming mode, updates one message per input item.

Requires a Slack connection with chat:write scope.

Configuration

FieldDescriptionNotes
ConnectionSlack connection to useRequired
ChannelChannel containing the messageRequired. Supports templates
Message TimestampThe ts of the message to updateRequired. Supports templates
New MessageReplacement message textRequired. Supports templates

Output

Returns the Slack API response with ok, ts, and channel fields.

TIP

The ts value from a Send Message node output can be used as the Message Timestamp input to update that message later. This is useful for status messages that get updated as a workflow progresses.