Google Assistant
Google Docs
ifttt

An automated workflow using ifttt

Connects Google Assistant + Google Docs

add and create items to shoping list in google drive

About this workflow template

This automation scenario allows you to connect Google Assistant and Google Docs

It can be build using Ifttt, a no-code workflow automation tool. Ifttt allows you to create automated scripts using a simple drag-and-drop interface for non-technical users. This is a ready-made scenario, but it can be customized by adding more apps, actions, filters or branches.

Google Assistant and Google Docs can also be integrated using automation tools other than ifttt:

Diagram

add and create items to shoping list in google drive
Workflow diagram: Google Assistant + Google Docs integration

How it works?

When this trigger fires in Google Assistant

Google Assistant

Say a phrase with a text ingredient in Google Assistant

This trigger fires when you say “Ok Google” to the Google Assistant followed by a phrase like “Post a tweet saying ‘New high score.’” **Use the $ symbol to specify where you'll say the text ingredient

Then this action happens in Google Docs

Google Docs

Append to a document in Google Docs

This action will append to a Google document as determined by the file name and folder path you specify. Once a file’s size reaches 2MB a new file will be created.

How to set up this workflow

This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to add and create items to shoping list in google drive.

Part I

Configure Applications

First, we need to connect Google Assistant and Google Docs to IFTTT.

  • Create IFTTT account.

    Create IFTTT account.

    Create IFTTT account if you don't have one.

  • Connect Google Assistant to IFTTT.

    Connect Google Assistant to IFTTT.

    Give IFTTT access to your Google Assistant account, using Google Assistant credentials.

  • Connect Google Docs to IFTTT.

    Connect Google Docs to IFTTT.

    Give IFTTT access to your Google Docs account, using Google Docs credentials.

Part II

Build an integration workflow

Next, we need to create a workflow automation scenario using graphical no-code web interface of IFTTT.

  • Set up a Trigger action for Google Assistant

    Set up a Trigger action for Google Assistant

    Choose the following trigger: Say a phrase with a text ingredient (This trigger fires when you say “Ok Google” to the Google Assistant followed by a phrase like “Post a tweet saying ‘New high score.’” **Use the $ symbol to specify where you'll say the text ingredient).

  • Then set up an Action for Google Docs

    Then set up an Action for Google Docs

    Choose this action: Append to a document (This action will append to a Google document as determined by the file name and folder path you specify. Once a file’s size reaches 2MB a new file will be created.).

Part III

Test and Publish

Finally, we need to test this automation and publish it.

  • Customize data flow

    Customize data flow

    Configure the data that is exchanged between Google Assistant and Google Docs.

  • Test the workflow and turn it on for production use

    Test the workflow and turn it on for production use

    Test your scenario and publish to production. Now you have an automatic workflow, that will add and create items to shoping list in google drive!

Supported triggers and actions

  • Google Docs

    New document

    Triggers when a new document is added (inside any folder).

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  • Google Docs

    New document in folder

    Triggers when a new document is added to a specific folder (but not its subfolders).

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    triggerbyzapierpabbly-connect
  • Google Docs

    Watch documents

    Triggers when a new document is created or modified in a specific folder.

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    triggerbyintegromat
  • Google Docs

    New document added

    This trigger fires when a new document is added to a Google Drive folder. Note: only works for docs created after the Applet is turned on.

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    triggerbyifttt
  • Google Docs

    New folder

    Triggered when a new folder is added.

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    triggerbyzapier
  • Google Docs

    Document is created

    Document is created

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    triggerbyintegrately
  • Google Assistant

    Say a simple phrase

    This trigger fires when you say “Ok Google” to the Google Assistant followed by a phrase you choose. For example, say “Ok Google, I’m running late” to text a family member that you’re on your way home.

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    triggerbyifttt
  • Google Assistant

    Say a phrase with a text ingredient

    This trigger fires when you say “Ok Google” to the Google Assistant followed by a phrase like “Post a tweet saying ‘New high score.’” **Use the $ symbol to specify where you'll say the text ingredient

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    triggerbyifttt
  • Google Assistant

    New pushed voice message

    Triggers when invoked via Google Assistant

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    triggerbyzapier
  • Google Assistant

    Say a phrase with a number

    This trigger fires when you say “Ok Google” to the Google Assistant followed by a phrase like “Set Nest thermostat to 68.” **Use the # symbol to specify where you'll say the number ingredient

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    triggerbyifttt
  • Google Assistant

    Say a phrase with both a number and a text ingredient

    This trigger fires when you say “Ok Google” to the Google Assistant followed by a phrase like “Block time for ‘exercise’ at 6 PM.” **Use the # symbol to specify where you'll say the number ingredient and $ where you'll say the text ingredient

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Apps you need

Google Assistant

Google Assistant

Marketing Automation

AI-powered virtual assistant by Google

Meet your Google Assistant. Ask it questions. Tell it to do things. It's your own personal Google, always ready to help whenever you need it. Create custom voice commands for your Google Assistant. Available on Android, iOS and Google Home devices.

IFTTT

IFTTT

Automation Platforms

An automation service with a simple formula - IF This Then That

IFTTT helps to create applications connections with a simple statement: if this then that. For example: "Tweet your Instagrams as native photos on Twitter". You define a task by a trigger and an action.