Workflow Builder offers a set of tools to help you automate routine processes into workflows in Slack. Workflows can be as simple or as complex as you'd like, and can even be connected to other apps and services you use to get work done.

Read on to learn about Workflow Builder, then use our tutorials as a guide while you build your workflow. 

Workflow Builder terms to know

Whether you plan to create a workflow from scratch or get started with a template, it's helpful to know the key components that make up a workflow:

Trigger	How your workflow will start. You can choose a    shortcuts menu trigger to launch your workflow from the menu, or another trigger to start your workflow automatically when a certain action is taken.
Step	What actions you want your workflow to take. You can add steps to send messages or custom forms, or use steps from Slack apps to link your workflow to other tools.
Variable	Information submitted to your workflow that can be referenced in steps. Variables allow you to include information from previous steps, so you don't have to manually add the same information multiple times.
Collaborator	A member of your workspace with permission to manage your workflow. Any collaborator can change or remove steps, add and remove collaborators, and unpublish or delete a workflow.

Open Workflow Builder

Open Workflow Builder to create your own workflow or explore the tool:

Templates and tutorials

Use a template

To get started right away, you can browse workflow templates that you can customize for your team or a specific project. Take a look at the Slack Resources Library for a full list of templates, or open Workflow Builder and click the Templates tab. 

Create your own workflow

We've outlined the process of creating a workflow in a series of tutorials. These tutorials will guide you through initial setup, adding and customizing steps, publishing your workflow, and more. We recommend viewing them in order.

Note: Owners and admins can choose to restrict workflow creation permissions to certain members of their workspace or Enterprise Grid organization, and manage access to certain workflow features. Visit Manage Workflow Builder access and permissions for more details.

Find and run workflows

You, and other members of your workspace, can run workflows from a couple of places in Slack:

• Shortcuts menu
  Click the   slash icon and start typing the name of a workflow to select it from the menu.
• Bookmarks bar
  Opening the   Workflows folder in the bookmarks bar at the top of a channel.

Learn more: For an in-depth look at Workflow Builder, take our course and test your knowledge to earn a Slack Skills badge.