ActionSlackUpdated May 2026

How do I set my Slack status from a workflow?

Short answer: Drop the "Slack → Set Status" action anywhere in your workflow, map the inputs from upstream nodes, and publish.

Use this action All 45 Slack actions

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
Status Text status_text	string	Optional	Status Text. Example: In a meeting
Status Emoji status_emoji	string	Optional	Status Emoji. Example: :calendar:
Expires At (Unix timestamp) status_expiration	number	Optional	0 = never expires

Sample request

{
  "status_text": "e.g. In a meeting",
  "status_emoji": "e.g. :calendar:",
  "status_expiration": "{{trigger.status_expiration}}"
}

Returns

{
  "ok": true
}

Use these fields in downstream nodes for routing, logging, or error handling.

Triggered by

Apps that pair well as the trigger for Set Status.

Any of these apps can fire this action as part of a workflow.

Gmail → Slack

1 Gmail triggers

Google Sheets → Slack

2 Google Sheets triggers

FAQ

Questions about Set Status.

What does the Set Status action do in Slack?

Sets your Slack status with emoji, text, and optional expiration. Used to auto-update on calendar events, focus modes, or PTO.

What inputs does Set Status require?

Set Status 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 Set Status support batch operations?

Yes. Run Set Status inside a Loop node to process arrays. Tiny Command handles Slack's rate limits automatically so you don't have to throttle manually.

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