How to connect Slack to Asana
Stop dealing with manual email management. This guide shows you how to automatically Create Task in Asana whenever New Message in Channel happens inside Slack.
Why automate this workflow?
Manual processes introduce delays and errors. With this automation you automated communication with customers. It runs 24/7 so your team never misses key context.
💡 Pro tip: Start with a simple workflow, then add filters once validated.
Project Status Communication Workflows
Here are proven ways teams connect Slack with Asana to eliminate manual work and reduce errors:
Task completion alerts
Notify the project channel when critical tasks are marked complete so stakeholders stay informed.
Blocker escalation
Automatically flag blocked tasks to the team lead's DM so nothing slips through the cracks.
Sprint updates
Post a daily summary of task progress to keep remote teams aligned without extra standups.
⚡ Advanced tip: Filter notifications by task priority—only send alerts for High and Critical tasks to avoid notification overload.
Step-by-step implementation
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Create a scenario in Make.com
Sign up or log in. Click "Create a new scenario" and choose Slack as the first module.
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Configure the trigger
Select New Message in Channel inside Slack. Authorize your account and set any filters you need.
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Add the Asana action
Choose "Create Task" and map fields from the trigger. Test once and turn it on.
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Test and activate
Click "Run once" to test. If everything works, turn on your scenario.
Free vs Pro: Which Plan?
Free is great for testing. Pro is better for business.
Free Plan
$0/mo
- ✕ 1,000 ops/month
- ✕ 2 scenarios
- ✕ 15-min interval
Pro Plan
$9/mo
- ✓ 10,000+ ops/month
- ✓ Unlimited scenarios
- ✓ 1-min interval
FAQ
Is the Slack to Asana integration free?
Yes. Make.com offers a free tier with 1,000 operations/month.
How long does setup take?
Most users complete the setup in under 5 minutes.
Do I need coding skills?
No. The entire workflow is built using drag-and-drop modules.