Slack People Search Export

Step By Step Guide

The Slack People Search Export automation helps you extract a list of users based on specific search queries within your Slack workspace. This tool is highly useful for founders, sales managers, marketers, and growth hackers looking to identify team members, target individuals for campaigns, or manage communication more efficiently. TexAu makes the process seamless with scheduling options, data export to Google Sheets or CSV, and flexible input configurations. Follow this step-by-step guide to set up and execute the automation.

Step 1: Log in to the TexAu App and Locate the Automation

Log in to your TexAu account at v2-prod.texau.com. Navigate to the Automation Store and search for Slack People Search Export. This automation allows you to extract user data based on custom search criteria in your Slack workspace.\

Step 2: Connect to Slack with TexAu

Connect your Slack account. Click Add Account and follow the on-screen instructions to authorize TexAu using OAuth integration.

Tip: Ensure the connected account has sufficient permissions to perform user searches in the workspace.

Screenshot Suggestion: Show the Slack connection interface with the "Add Account" button highlighted.

Step 3: Choose Cloud or Desktop Automation

Select your preferred execution mode for the automation:

• Cloud: Run the automation on TexAu’s servers for quick, hands-free operation.
• Desktop: Run the automation on your local device using your IP address to simulate manual posting.
  Tip: Running the automation in Desktop mode saves cloud runtime credits and provides more control over execution.

Screenshot Suggestion: Show the Run button with options for Cloud and Desktop.

Step 4: Select Your Input Source

Define the input source to specify the search queries for extracting Slack user data. TexAu provides the following options:

1. Manually Enter Search Queries: Use this option to search for specific user attributes, such as names, roles, or keywords.
2. Google Sheets: Create a Google Sheet with multiple search queries, each in a separate row. Paste the sheet URL or connect your Google account for seamless integration.
3. CSV File: Upload a CSV file containing search queries to process multiple searches in a single run.

Tip: Use Google Sheets or CSV for bulk searches across various criteria.

Screenshot Suggestion: Show the input source selection screen, highlighting Manual Input, Google Sheets, and CSV options.

Step 5: Schedule the Automation (Optional)

Set a schedule to run the automation periodically for updated Slack user data. Click Schedule to configure the start date and time or select a recurrence frequency:

• None
• At Regular Intervals (e.g., every 12 hours)
• Once
• Every Day
• On Specific Days of the Week (e.g., every Monday and Wednesday)
• On Specific Days of the Month (e.g., the 1st and 15th)
• On Specific Dates (e.g., March 10)

Tip: Scheduling is ideal for continuously monitoring Slack user activity or tracking new members.

Screenshot Suggestion: Display the scheduling interface with options for selecting start time and recurrence frequency.

Step 6: Set an Iteration Delay (Optional)

To mimic natural behavior and avoid detection, configure an Iteration Delay. Set a Minimum Delay and Maximum Delay to randomize the time between processing each search query.

Screenshot Suggestion: Include a screenshot of the Iteration Delay settings, showing fields for Minimum Delay, Maximum Delay, and time units.

Step 7: Choose Your Output Mode (Optional)

Select how you want to save and manage the extracted Slack user data. TexAu provides the following options:

1. Export Options: Choose between Google Sheets or CSV for data storage. If using Google Sheets, link your Google account for direct export to Google Drive.
2. Output Management:
   • Append: Add new results to the existing data file.
   • Split: Create a new file for each run.
   • Overwrite: Replace old data with the latest export.
3. Duplicate Management: Enable Deduplicate to automatically remove duplicate entries.

Tip: Exporting to Google Sheets ensures real-time updates and is ideal for team collaboration.

Screenshot Suggestion: Show the Output Mode settings with options for Google Sheets, CSV, Append, Split, and Deduplicate.

Step 8: Access the Data from the Data Store

After the automation completes, go to the Data Store section in TexAu to view the exported Slack user data. Locate the Slack People Search Export automation and click See Data to access or download the results.

Screenshot Suggestion: Display the Data Store screen with the “See Data” button highlighted.

The Slack People Search Export automation streamlines the process of searching and organizing Slack user data. With flexible input options, scheduling, and seamless export to Google Sheets or CSV, this tool is invaluable for professionals seeking to manage workspace communication, target leads, or analyze user information efficiently.