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Connect Slack to KoBoToolbox in two minutes.

Real-time triggers from Slack, ready-made actions in KoBoToolbox. Filter, transform, and route without writing a line of code.

Trigger app
Slack as the trigger

Workflows fire when something happens in Slack.

See all 13 triggers →
Action app
KoBoToolbox as the action

Workflows do something in KoBoToolbox, instantly.

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Both directions

Pick the way that fits your stack.

Pair pages are mirrored. Each direction gets its own dedicated page.

Slack → KoBoToolbox

When something happens in Slack, do it in KoBoToolbox.

13 Slack triggers wired to 2 KoBoToolbox actions. Most-used pairing: App Home Opened → Get KoBoToolbox Submissions.

KoBoToolbox → Slack

Or fire it the other way around.

1 KoBoToolbox triggers wired to 45 Slack actions downstream.

See KoBoToolbox → Slack →
Popular pairings

Common Slack → KoBoToolbox workflows.

Pick a pairing to set it up in two minutes. Each one is a fully editable recipe.

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When app home opened in Slack, get kobotoolbox submissions in KoBoToolbox.

Fires when a user opens your Slack app's Home tab or DM. Useful for refreshing the Home view, lazy-loading user-specific data, or tracking app engagement.

When app home opened in Slack, list kobotoolbox forms in KoBoToolbox.

Fires when a user opens your Slack app's Home tab or DM. Useful for refreshing the Home view, lazy-loading user-specific data, or tracking app engagement.

When app mentioned in Slack, get kobotoolbox submissions in KoBoToolbox.

Fires when your Slack app is mentioned in a message. The standard hook for chatbots that answer when summoned with @your-app.

When app mentioned in Slack, list kobotoolbox forms in KoBoToolbox.

Fires when your Slack app is mentioned in a message. The standard hook for chatbots that answer when summoned with @your-app.

When new channel in Slack, get kobotoolbox submissions in KoBoToolbox.

Fires when a new Slack channel is created in the workspace. Useful for auto-adding the bot, welcome messages, or governance audit logs.

When new channel in Slack, list kobotoolbox forms in KoBoToolbox.

Fires when a new Slack channel is created in the workspace. Useful for auto-adding the bot, welcome messages, or governance audit logs.

How it works

Connect Slack and KoBoToolbox in five steps.

No code, no glue, no half-day setup. Each step is one click.

  1. 1
    Connect
    Authorize Slack and KoBoToolbox

    Open TinyCommand, authorize Slack and KoBoToolbox once each. Both connections are available to every workflow on your account.

  2. 2
    Trigger
    Pick a Slack trigger

    Drop the Slack → App Home Opened trigger onto the canvas. TinyCommand auto-registers the webhook.

    POST /v1/webhooks/slack.trigger-app-home-opened
  3. 3
    Transform
    Add a filter or AI step

    Optionally add a Filter node ("subject contains URGENT") or an AI step ("classify intent") between trigger and action.

  4. 4
    Action
    Add the KoBoToolbox action

    Drop the KoBoToolbox → Get KoBoToolbox Submissions action below it. Map fields from the Slack payload into the KoBoToolbox inputs.

    kobotoolbox.get-submissions
  5. 5
    Publish
    Publish and forget

    Hit Publish. TinyCommand runs it in production from second one. Watch the run-log fill up.

FAQ

Questions about Slack + KoBoToolbox.

How long does it take to connect Slack and KoBoToolbox on TinyCommand?
Under two minutes. Authorize Slack and KoBoToolbox once each, drop the Slack trigger and KoBoToolbox action onto a workflow canvas, map a couple of fields, and publish. No code, no glue.
Is the Slack ↔ KoBoToolbox integration real-time?
Yes. Both Slack and KoBoToolbox expose webhooks, so events from one fire workflows in the other within seconds rather than on a polling interval.
Can I filter or transform data between Slack and KoBoToolbox?
Yes. Add a Filter node to only pass through matching events, a Switch node to branch by value, or an AI / Code node to transform payloads before they hit KoBoToolbox.
What Slack events can trigger a KoBoToolbox workflow?
Any of the 13 Slack triggers, including "App Home Opened". Each fires in real time when the matching event happens in Slack.
Do I need a paid plan to use Slack with KoBoToolbox?
No. There's a free tier that covers most Slack+KoBoToolbox use cases without a credit card. Paid plans unlock higher run volumes and team features when you outgrow it.
What if I want KoBoToolbox → Slack instead?
Build it the same way, in reverse. There's a dedicated /integrations/kobotoolbox/with/slack page with the reverse-direction triggers and actions.
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