Google Docs
Discord
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An automated workflow using zapier

Connects Google Docs + Discord

Send channel messages in Discord for new documents in Google Docs

About this workflow template

This automation scenario allows you to connect Google Docs and Discord

It can be build using Zapier, a no-code workflow automation tool. Zapier 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 Docs and Discord can also be integrated using automation tools other than zapier:

Diagram

Send channel messages in Discord for new documents in Google Docs
Workflow diagram: Google Docs + Discord integration

How it works?

When this trigger fires in Google Docs

Google Docs

New Document in Google Docs

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

Then this action happens in Discord

Discord

Send Channel Message in Discord

Post a new message to a specific #channel you choose.

How to set up this workflow

This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Send channel messages in Discord for new documents in Google Docs.

Part I

Configure Applications

First, we need to connect Google Docs and Discord to Zapier.

  • Create Zapier account.

    Create Zapier account.

    Create Zapier account if you don't have one.

  • Connect Google Docs to Zapier.

    Connect Google Docs to Zapier.

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

  • Connect Discord to Zapier.

    Connect Discord to Zapier.

    Give Zapier access to your Discord account, using Discord credentials.

Part II

Build an integration workflow

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

  • Set up a Trigger action for Google Docs

    Set up a Trigger action for Google Docs

    Choose the following trigger: New Document (Triggers when a new document is added (inside any folder).).

  • Then set up an Action for Discord

    Then set up an Action for Discord

    Choose this action: Send Channel Message (Post a new message to a specific #channel you choose.).

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 Docs and Discord.

  • 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 Send channel messages in Discord for new documents in Google Docs!

Supported triggers and actions

  • Discord

    New message (instant)

    New message (instant)

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    triggerbypipedream
  • Discord

    New message posted to channel

    Triggers when a new message is posted to a specific text channel.

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    triggerbyzapieralbato
  • Discord

    New reaction on message (legacy)

    Triggers when a new reaction is added to a specific message with the details of the user who reacted to it.

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    triggerbyzapier
  • Discord

    New user added

    Triggers when a new user joins the Discord Server.

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    triggerbyzapieralbato
  • Discord

    Message deleted (instant)

    Message deleted (instant)

    pipedream
    triggerbypipedream
  • Discord

    New guild member (instant)

    New guild member (instant)

    pipedream
    triggerbypipedream
  • Google Docs

    Create document from text

    Create a new document from text. Also supports limited HTML.

    zapierpabbly-connect
    actionbyzapierpabbly-connect
  • Google Docs

    Append text to document

    Appends text to an existing document.

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    actionbyzapierintegrately
  • Google Docs

    Create a document

    This action will create a new Google document at the path you specify.

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    actionbyiftttintegromat
  • Google Docs

    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.

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    actionbyifttt
  • Google Docs

    Create document from template

    Creates a new doc based on an existing one and can replace any placeholder variables found in your template doc, like {{name}}, {{email}}, etc.

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    actionbyzapierintegratelypabbly-connect
  • Google Docs

    Upload document

    Copy an already-existing file from another service to Docs. Will convert the file to Google Doc format if possible.

    zapierintegrately
    actionbyzapierintegrately

Apps you need

Discord

Discord

Team Chat

A modern service for group voice, video, and text communication

Discord is the ultimate communication tool for gamers, allowing easy voice, video, and text chat with friends and communities. Whether you belong to a school club, gaming group or art community, Discord has got you covered.

Zapier

Zapier

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