Slack Post Help

Overview

Precursor Systems Slack API Post is an tool to interact with Slack via its API.

Help

Brings you to this Help page.

Settings

Before you begin you will need to add your Slack Channel ID and oAuth key into the settings.

Post

Brings you to the chat.postMessage layout to post a simple message to a Slack Channel using the API and JSON

API Docs

Takes you to the Slack API documentation page.

Post Message

Performs the chat.postMessage script.

Troubleshooting

1 Make sure you have filled out all the various Settings dialog boxes with the appropirate subdomain and API key you generated in Watchman.

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does this solution require Claris FileMaker?

A: Yes. You could use the 45 day trial version, but if you are member of the Apple Consultants Network your member benefits include an NFR copy. You also may be able to get an NFR by attending Claris Engage, or by becoming a Claris Partner.

Resources

For more help consult:

• FileMaker cURL Options (Claris): https://support.claris.com/s/article/new-curl-options-in-insert-from-url?language=en_US
• FileMaker 19 New cURL Options (Claris): https://support.claris.com/s/article/FileMaker-Pro-19-New-cURL-options?language=en_US
• Parsing JSON (Soliant): https://www.soliantconsulting.com/blog/parsing-json-filemaker-16/
• Going API with FileMaker (MacTech Conference L.A. - 2019): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZRPJ4KW-h9E