Slack omnifocus integration
- George Apostolov
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Slack omnifocus integration: step-by-step guide
Log in to Zapier and hit Create > Zaps on the left sidebar.
Click on the Trigger to search.
And select Slack from the listed apps.
Select the Trigger event as New Saved Message.
Click on Account to connect your Slack account.
Now, select your Action event.
And search for OmniFocus.
As for the Action, choose Create Task.
Next, connect your OmniFocus account by entering your OmniSync Server Mail drop address.
Find Omnifocus' Mail Drop address it under:manage.sync.omnigroup.com/manage
Finally, Publish to establish the connection.
Quick answer: To create OmniFocus tasks from Slack, log in to Zapier, create a new Zap, and select Slack as the trigger with the New Saved Message event. Then, select OmniFocus as the action app, choose the Create Task event, connect both accounts using your OmniSync Server Mail drop address, and publish the integration.
About this Slack tutorial
Send saved Slack messages directly into OmniFocus as tasks by setting up this simple automated Zapier integration workflow. This guide covers slack omnifocus integration in 11 steps, starting with "Log in to Zapier and hit Create > Zaps on the left sidebar" and finishing with "Finally, Publish to establish the connection". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Slack interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does slack omnifocus integration take?
11 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Slack data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Slack. Related guides: Slack superchat integration, Teachable slack integration and Thrivecart slack integration. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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