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ActionSlackUpdated May 2026
How do I search Slack users by name or email?
Short answer: Drop the "Slack → Search Users" action anywhere in your workflow, map the inputs from upstream nodes, and publish.
Inputs
The fields this action accepts.
Every field can be mapped from an upstream trigger, AI step, table row, or hard-coded literal.
| Field | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
Search Query query | string | Optional | Filter users by name or email. Leave empty to list all. |
Limit limit | number | Optional | Maximum number of results to return (max 50) |
Sample request
{"query": "{{trigger.query}}","limit": "{{trigger.limit}}"}
Returns
[{"id": "U01ABC123","name": "johndoe","profile": {"email": "john@company.com"},"real_name": "John Doe"}]
Use these fields in downstream nodes for routing, logging, or error handling.
Triggered by
Apps that pair well as the trigger for Search Users.
Any of these apps can fire this action as part of a workflow.
FAQ
Questions about Search Users.
What does the Search Users action do in Slack?
Retrieves users from Slack matching a search query. Used to resolve a name or email to a user ID before DM or invite.
What inputs does Search Users require?
Search Users has no required inputs. Sensible defaults are applied if you leave fields blank.
Can I use dynamic inputs from earlier workflow nodes?
Yes. Any field on this action can pull values from upstream nodes, whether that's a form response, a trigger payload, an AI output, or a lookup result.
What happens if Slack returns an error?
The workflow pauses on the failed node, the error message is captured in the run log, and you can retry the run with one click. Auto-retry policies are configurable per workflow with exponential backoff up to 5 attempts.
Does Search Users support batch operations?
Yes. Run Search Users inside a Loop node to process arrays. Tiny Command handles Slack's rate limits automatically so you don't have to throttle manually.
More actions
Other Slack actions.
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Raw API Request
Makes a raw authenticated call to any Slack Web API method. The escape hatch for endpoints not yet covered by a dedicated action.
ActionAdd Reaction
Adds an emoji reaction to a Slack message. Lightweight ack mechanism for bots, or used to seed a reaction-voting message.
ActionArchive Channel
Archives a Slack channel. Members are removed and the channel becomes read-only but recoverable; the soft alternative to deleting.
ActionCancel Scheduled Message
Cancels a previously-scheduled Slack message before it's sent. Use it when conditions change after a Schedule Message action ran.
ActionCreate Canvas
Creates a new Slack Canvas, a rich-text doc that can be shared in channels. Useful for templated onboarding docs or recurring meeting agendas.
ActionCreate Channel
Creates a new Slack channel with a name and is_private flag. Used for templated channel provisioning (per-customer support channel, per-incident war room).
Send search users from your workflows.
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