How to Integrate Slack with Pocket

Quick summary

This tutorial shows how to integrate Slack with Pocket using Zapier by building a Zap that triggers on Pocket activity and sends data to Slack automatically. The step-by-step process covers setting up the trigger app, authorizing both accounts, mapping data, and publishing the Zap.

Steps

1. Click 'Create' and select 'Zap' to start a new automation in Zapier.
2. Click 'Trigger' to begin configuring the trigger step.
3. Search and select 'Pocket' as the trigger app.
4. Choose a trigger event based on your requirements.
5. Enter your Pocket username in the empty field to connect your account.
6. Click 'Yes, Continue to Pocket' to proceed with account authorization.
7. Select 'Authorize' to grant Zapier access to your Pocket account.
8. Click 'Continue' once Zapier is successfully connected with Pocket.
9. Click 'Test trigger' to pull sample data from Pocket and verify the setup is correct.
10. Search and select 'Slack' as the action app.
11. Select the event for your Slack action step.
12. Log in and authorize Zapier to access your Slack account.
13. Map the data from Pocket to Slack and click 'Continue'.
14. Click 'Test step' to confirm the Slack action works correctly.
15. Click the 'Rename' button to give your Zap a descriptive name.
16. Click 'Publish' to turn on your Zap and enable the integration.