Export and import Slack workflows

You can export workflows to share them outside of Slack. People you share the export file with can import the workflow into their workspace or organization. 

What to expect


Export a workflow

  1. From your desktop, click   Tools in the sidebar. 
  2. From   Workflows, select Managed by you at the top of the page.
  3. Click the  pencil icon next to the workflow you'd like to export.
  4. Click the three dots icon in the top-right corner, then click Export workflow. Your workflow will be exported as a .JSON file. 

Note: If you don't see the   Tools tab in your sidebar, look for the 
  Automations tab instead. You may need to click   More to find it.


Import a workflow

  1. From your desktop, click   Tools in the sidebar.
  2. From   Workflows, click   New in the top-right corner.
  3. Select   Build workflow.
  4. Click the three dots icon in the top-right corner and select Import Workflow.
  5. Choose the workflow file you'd like to import, then click Open.
  6. If you'd like, customize the imported workflow. When you're ready, click Finish Up, then click Publish.