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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.