This automation scenario allows you to connect Slack and Google Sheets
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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Slack and Google Sheets can also be integrated using automation tools other than zapier:
When this trigger fires in Slack
Triggers when a new message is posted to a specific #private-channel or multi-dm.
Then this action happens in Google Sheets
Update a row in a specific spreadsheet.
This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Update rows in Google Sheets when new messages post in private Slack channels.
Part I
First, we need to connect Slack and Google Sheets to Zapier.
Create Zapier account.
Create Zapier account if you don't have one.
Connect Slack to Zapier.
Give Zapier access to your Slack account, using Slack credentials.
Connect Google Sheets to Zapier.
Give Zapier access to your Google Sheets account, using Google Sheets 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 Slack
Choose the following trigger: New Message Posted to Private Channel (Triggers when a new message is posted to a specific #private-channel or multi-dm.).
Then set up an Action for Google Sheets
Choose this action: Update Spreadsheet Row (Update a row in a specific spreadsheet.).
Part III
Finally, we need to test this automation and publish it.
Customize data flow
Configure the data that is exchanged between Slack and Google Sheets.
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 Update rows in Google Sheets when new messages post in private Slack channels!
Triggers when a new row is added to the bottom of a spreadsheet.
Triggered when a new row is added or modified in a spreadsheet.
Triggers when a new row is added.
Triggers when a new row is added to the bottom of a Google Team Drive spreadsheet.
Triggered when a new row is added or modified in a spreadsheet - works best with Team Drives.
Triggers when a new spreadsheet is created.
Post a new message to a specific #channel you choose. Can also schedule a message for later.
Send a direct message to a user or yourself from the Slackbot. Can also schedule a message for later.
Send a message to specified User as Slackbot
Send message to a public channel
Send message to a private channel
Build and send a block kit message (beta)
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