TriggerSlackReal-timeUpdated June 2026

How do I trigger when a user saves a Slack message?

Short answer: Drop the "Slack → Message Saved (Starred)" trigger on your workflow canvas, add filters if you want them, and publish. It fires within seconds of the event in Slack, not on a polling schedule.

Use this trigger All 13 Slack triggers

Anatomy

What this trigger looks like in a workflow.

Drop it on the canvas. Configure a couple of fields. Publish.

In the builder

Trigger

Message Saved (Starred)

When the matching event happens

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What this trigger returns

for the curious

You don’t need to read this. Tiny Command auto-maps every field into the visual picker so downstream nodes can pull values by clicking. We show it here for power users who want to know what’s on the wire.

{
  "raw": {},
  "user": "U061F7AUR",
  "channel": "C0F8GUSEX",
  "message_ts": "1712835600.000100",
  "message_text": "Important: please review the proposal",
  "message_user": "U2147483697"
}

Output shape

Fields available to downstream nodes.

Every field below can be referenced by name in any action or filter that comes after this trigger.

Field	Type	Example
raw	object	{ … }
user	string	"U061F7AUR"
channel	string	"C0F8GUSEX"
message_ts	string	"1712835600.000100"
message_text	string	"Important: please review the proposal"
message_user	string	"U2147483697"

Pairs with

Drop these actions after Message Saved (Starred).

Add Labels to Message

Gmail · Email

Add Sheet Tab

Google Sheets · Spreadsheets & Databases

Create Company

HubSpot · CRM & Sales

Cancel Subscription

Stripe · Payments

FAQ

Questions about Message Saved (Starred).

How does the Message Saved (Starred) trigger work in Slack?

Fires when a user saves (stars) a message in Slack. Useful for save-for-later flows or for building per-user reminder lists.

Is the Message Saved (Starred) trigger real-time?

Yes. Message Saved (Starred) uses webhooks or push subscriptions, not polling. Your workflow fires within seconds of the event happening in Slack.

What data does Message Saved (Starred) return?

The full event payload from Slack. The output shape table on this page lists every field, its type, and an example value so you can map fields into downstream nodes.

Can I filter Message Saved (Starred) so only some events start a workflow?

Yes. Add a Filter node right after the trigger and match on any field, whether that's subject, sender, status, or anything else in the payload. Workflows only continue when the filter passes.

Do I need Slack admin permissions to use Message Saved (Starred)?

For most Slack accounts a standard user can authorize the trigger. Some Slack plans require an admin to enable third-party webhooks. Check Slack's docs if the trigger fails to register.