An automated workflow using zapier
Connects Slack + Google Hangouts Chat
Create Google Chat messages from new Slack messages
About this workflow template
This automation scenario allows you to connect Slack and Google Hangouts Chat
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.
Categories
Slack and Google Hangouts Chat can also be integrated using automation tools other than zapier:
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How it works?
When this trigger fires in Slack
New Message Posted to Channel in Slack
Triggers when a new message is posted to a specific #channel you choose.
Then this action happens in Google Hangouts Chat
Create Message in Google Hangouts Chat
Create a message in Hangouts Chat.
How to set up this workflow
This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Create Google Chat messages from new Slack messages.
Part I
Configure Applications
First, we need to connect Slack and Google Hangouts Chat 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 Hangouts Chat to Zapier.
Give Zapier access to your Google Hangouts Chat account, using Google Hangouts Chat 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 Slack
Choose the following trigger: New Message Posted to Channel (Triggers when a new message is posted to a specific #channel you choose.).
Then set up an Action for Google Hangouts Chat
Choose this action: Create Message (Create a message in Hangouts Chat.).
Part III
Test and Publish
Finally, we need to test this automation and publish it.
Customize data flow
Configure the data that is exchanged between Slack and Google Hangouts Chat.
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 Create Google Chat messages from new Slack messages!
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Apps you need
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