This automation scenario allows you to connect Slack and Google Docs
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.
Slack and Google Docs can also be integrated using automation tools other than zapier:
When this trigger fires in Slack
Triggers when you click the "Push to Zapier" button from a message in Slack.
Then this action happens in Google Docs
Appends text to an existing document.
This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Append text to Google Docs for new pushed messages in Slack.
Part I
First, we need to connect Slack and Google Docs 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 Docs to Zapier.
Give Zapier access to your Google Docs account, using Google Docs 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 Pushed Message (Triggers when you click the "Push to Zapier" button from a message in Slack.).
Then set up an Action for Google Docs
Choose this action: Append Text to Document (Appends text to an existing document.).
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 Docs.
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 Append text to Google Docs for new pushed messages in Slack!
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 document from text. Also supports limited HTML.
Appends text to an existing document.
This action will create a new Google document at the path you specify.
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.
Creates a new doc based on an existing one and can replace any placeholder variables found in your template doc, like {{name}}, {{email}}, etc.
Copy an already-existing file from another service to Docs. Will convert the file to Google Doc format if possible.
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