This automation scenario allows you to connect Google Forms and Slack
It can be build using Zapier, a no-code workflow automation tool. Zapier allows you to create automated bots 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.
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Google Forms and Slack can also be integrated using automation tools other than zapier:
When this trigger fires in Google Forms
Triggered when a new response row is added or modified in a spreadsheet.
Then these actions happen in Google Forms and Google Forms
Send a direct message to a user or yourself from the Slackbot. Can also schedule a message for later.
Triggers when a form response is added or modified.
This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Send Slack direct messages for new or updated responses in Google Forms spreadsheets.
Part I
First, we need to connect Google Forms and Slack to Zapier.
Create Zapier account.
Create Zapier account if you don't have one.
Connect Google Forms to Zapier.
Give Zapier access to your Google Forms account, using Google Forms credentials.
Connect Slack to Zapier.
Give Zapier access to your Slack account, using Slack credentials.
Part II
Next, we need to create a workflow automation scenario using graphical no-code web interface of Zapier.
Set up a Trigger action for Google Forms
Choose the following trigger: New or Updated Response in Spreadsheet (Triggered when a new response row is added or modified in a spreadsheet.).
Then set up an Action for Slack
Choose this action: Send Direct Message (Send a direct message to a user or yourself from the Slackbot. Can also schedule a message for later.).
Then set up another Action for Google Forms
Choose this action: New or Updated Form Response (Triggers when a form response is added or modified.).
Part III
Finally, we need to test this automation and publish it.
Customize data flow
Configure the data that is exchanged between Google Forms and Slack.
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 Slack direct messages for new or updated responses in Google Forms spreadsheets!
New message in channels (instant)
Triggers when a new message is posted to a specific #channel you choose.
Triggers when you save a message.
Triggers when you click the "Push to Zapier" button from a message in Slack.
Triggers when a new Slack user is created / first joins your org.
Triggers when a username or highlight word is mentioned in a public #channel.
Create a new response/entry (row) in a specific spreadsheet.
This is an advanced action which makes a raw HTTP request that includes this integration's authentication.
Create a new action using AI.
Finds a response row by a column and value. Returns all the values on that matching row.
Updates a response in the Google Sheets table.
Finds or creates a specific lookup row.
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