How to Notify Team on Slack When a New Inventory Item is Created in Shopify Using Pabbly Connect

Learn how to set up Pabbly Connect to notify your team on Slack whenever a new inventory item is created in Shopify with this detailed tutorial.

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1. Accessing Pabbly Connect for Integration

To set up notifications for new inventory items in Shopify, you will need to access Pabbly Connect. Start by visiting the Pabbly Connect website at Pabbly.com/connect. Here, you will find options to sign in or sign up for free if you are a new user.

After signing in, navigate to the dashboard. Look for the ‘Create Workflow’ button on the right side. Click it to initiate the workflow setup. You will be prompted to name your workflow, such as ‘Notify Team on Slack When a New Inventory Item is Created in Shopify’. After naming your workflow, click on the ‘Create’ button to proceed.

2. Setting Up Shopify as the Trigger Application

In this step, you will set Shopify as the trigger application in Pabbly Connect. Once you have created your workflow, you will see options for selecting trigger and action applications. Choose Shopify as your trigger app and select the event ‘New Inventory Item’. This event will activate the workflow whenever a new inventory item is created in Shopify.

• Select Shopify as the trigger application.
• Choose ‘New Inventory Item’ as the trigger event.
• Copy the provided webhook URL for Shopify integration.

Once you have copied the webhook URL, you will need to set this up in your Shopify account. This connection allows Pabbly Connect to access the information needed for the automation.

3. Configuring the Webhook in Shopify

Next, navigate to your Shopify account to set up the webhook. Go to ‘Settings’ and then select ‘Notifications’. Scroll down to find the ‘Create Webhook’ option. Here, you will select the event for ‘Inventory Item Creation’ and paste the webhook URL you copied from Pabbly Connect.

Make sure to select JSON as the format and choose the latest version for the webhook API version. After filling in these details, click ‘Save’. This action will save the webhook successfully, allowing Pabbly Connect to receive notifications when new inventory items are created.

4. Testing the Integration with a New Inventory Item

Now that the webhook is set up, you need to test the integration by creating a new inventory item in Shopify. Go to the ‘Products’ section and click on ‘Add Product’. Fill in the details for your new product, such as name, description, price, SKU, and inventory quantity, then click ‘Save’.

• Create a product with details like name and SKU.
• Click ‘Save’ to finalize the product creation.
• Check Pabbly Connect for the API response.

After saving the product, return to Pabbly Connect to see if the API response has been successfully received. This step ensures that your integration is functioning correctly and that data from Shopify is being captured.

5. Notifying Your Team on Slack

The final step is to set up Slack as the action application in Pabbly Connect. Select Slack and choose the action event ‘Send Channel Message’. You will need to connect your Slack account to Pabbly Connect by selecting ‘Add New Connection’ and entering the required token type.

Once connected, choose the channel where you want to send notifications (e.g., ‘Shopify New Inventory’). Map the message content, including the product name, description, price, and inventory quantity. After completing these steps, click ‘Save and Send Test Request’ to send a test message to your Slack channel.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have demonstrated how to use Pabbly Connect to notify your team on Slack whenever a new inventory item is created in Shopify. By following these steps, you can automate your workflow efficiently and ensure your team is always updated with the latest inventory changes.