Send Slack Alert if No Shopify Orders Are Received Within an Hour

The schedule runs every hour at the top of the hour (12:00, 1:00, 2:00, etc.) and kicks off the entire workflow. This step is pre-configured to trigger hourly, which gives you timely alerts without overwhelming your Slack channel. The system automatically calculates the timing, so you don't need to worry about time zones or daylight saving changes. Each hour, it sends a signal to the next step to start checking for recent orders.

The workflow automatically queries your Shopify store for any orders created in the last 60 minutes, regardless of their status (paid, unpaid, cancelled, etc.). It pulls this data using Shopify's API and includes all order types to give you the most complete picture of store activity. The search looks at the order creation timestamp and compares it to the current time minus one hour. This data then gets passed to the filter step to determine if any orders exist.

The filter examines the order data retrieved in the previous step and only allows the workflow to continue if zero orders were placed in the past hour. When orders do exist, the workflow stops here and no alert gets sent. When the order list is empty, it signals that your store needs attention and passes control to the Slack messaging step. This prevents unnecessary notifications during busy periods while ensuring you're alerted during slow times.

You'll need to specify which Slack channel should receive the alert in the "channel" field - this could be your general team channel, a dedicated alerts channel, or a direct message to yourself. The message automatically includes your shop name and states that no orders were placed in the past hour, giving your team clear context about the situation. You can find your channel name by looking at the channel list in your Slack workspace, or use a channel ID for more precision. The alert gets sent immediately when the conditions are met, so your team knows right away when sales activity drops.