Sending data to a Slack channel
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This document demonstrates how to send data to a Slack channel, using Nexthink webhook capability, to stand out from other messages in the channel.
In Slack
Create a new slack app in the workspace where you want to post messages.
From the Features page, toggle Activate Incoming Webhooks on.
Click Add New Webhook to Workspace.
Pick a channel that the app will post to, then click Authorize.
Use your Incoming Webhook URL to post a message to Slack.
An example of the URL would be: https://hooks.slack.com/services/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
In Nexthink
Configure the Webhook Credential
Click on Connectors and select the Webhook Credentials entry:
Fill in the page fields with the following values:
Instance Name: <name of your credential>
Instance URL: https://hooks.slack.com/
Authorization*: BASIC
Username*: test
Password*: test
*These fields are not necessary when configuring Incoming Webhooks. For the time being, insert the values as shown above. A “No Auth” option will be provided soon.
Create the Webhook
Fill in the Name and Description.
Fill in the NQL Condition following the Webhooks NQL examples documentation.
Select the Credential name configured in the section above.
Fill in the Method, Resource, and Payload:
Click on Send Test to make sure the message is pushed into Slack.
Confirm the arrival of the message.
