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

Workflows will be exported as a .JSON file.

  1. From your desktop, hover over   More, then select   Automations.
    An image of a cursor over the More icon in the Slack desktop app.
  2. Click  Managed by you
  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. 

 

Import a workflow

  1. From your desktop, hover over   More, then select   Automations.
    An image of a cursor over the More icon in the Slack desktop app.
  2. Click   New Workflow in the top right.
  3. Click the three dots icon in the top-right corner, then select Import Workflow.
  4. Choose the workflow file you'd like to import, then click Open.
  5. If you'd like, customize the imported workflow. When you're ready, click Finish Up, then click Publish.