Slack + Zeplin Integration
Connecting Slack (productivity) and Zeplin (design) reduces the gap between productivity and design in your team's daily workflow. There's no native connector, but both tools work with Zapier and Make — the workflow below covers the fastest path.
Integration Status
Via automation platform
No direct native connector between Slack and Zeplin, but both tools support Zapier and Make. Most PM workflows can be replicated with a few zaps.
What teams use this integration for
Embed designs in tasks
Link Zeplin frames, prototypes, and design files directly to Slack tasks. Engineers get the spec alongside the ticket; PMs see design status without leaving the backlog.
Track design review as a workflow stage
Trigger Slack status changes when Zeplin prototypes are marked ready for review. Keeps design and engineering in sync during handoff without manual status updates.
Sync status automatically
When work progresses in Slack, reflect that change in Zeplin automatically — reducing manual status updates and keeping stakeholders informed without extra effort.
Centralise team notifications
Route Slack activity — new comments, assignments, and status changes — into Zeplin so your team stays informed in the tool they already have open.
How to set it up
- In Slack settings, check the Integrations section for a direct Zeplin connector (Slack supports 20+ native integrations — Zeplin may be listed).
- If no native connector exists, open Zapier or Make and search for both Slack and Zeplin. Both tools are likely available as triggers and actions.
- Choose your trigger: a common starting point is "New task in Slack" triggering an action in Zeplin, or vice versa. Start with one automation before building a full workflow.
- Connect and authorise both accounts in the automation platform. Use accounts with the right workspace permissions — read access isn't enough for write actions.
- Run a test with a live item. Check that data maps correctly (task titles, assignees, due dates) and adjust field mappings before activating for the team.