Google Docs + Slack

Add new Slack mentions to Google Docs documents as appended text

Stay on top of important conversations by connecting Slack and Google Docs in this streamlined workflow. When a new mention occurs in Slack, the message is quickly appended to a designated Google Docs document, ensuring you have all essential information easily accessible in one place. Enhance collaboration and never miss crucial updates from your team with this seamless automation.

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New Mention
Triggers when a username or highlight word is mentioned in a public #channel.
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Append Text to Document
Appends text to an existing document.
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Supported triggers and actions

- Trigger for Bot Messages?
- Optimized data
Trigger
Instant
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- ChannelRequired
- Trigger for Bot Messages?
- Optimized data
Trigger
Instant
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- Channel
- User Name
- Shared
Trigger
Instant
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- Search QueryRequired
- Optimized data
Trigger
Scheduled
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- Channel
- Reaction
- User
Trigger
Instant
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New User
Triggers when a new Slack user is created / first joins your org.
Trigger
Instant
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- ChannelRequired
- UsersRequired
Action
Write

- Send Multi Message
- Message TextRequired
- Send as a bot?
- Bot Name
- Bot Icon
- Include a link to this Zap?
- Attach Image by URL
- Auto-Expand Links?
- Link Usernames and Channel Names?
- Schedule At
- Zap Id
Action
Write
- ChannelRequired
- Message TextRequired
- Send as a bot?
- Bot Name
- Bot Icon
- Include a link to this Zap?
- Attach Image by URL
- Auto-Expand Links?
- Link Usernames and Channel Names?
- Schedule At
- Zap Id
- File
- Thread
- Send Channel Message?
Action
Write
- First Name
- Last Name
- Title
- Email
- User
Action
Write
- HTTP MethodRequired
- URLRequired
- Query String Parameters
- Headers
- Additional Request Headers
- Body
Action
Write
Retrieve Thread Messages
This action retrieves all the messages sent to a specific thread in a selected channel.
Action
Write
Create Private Channel
This action creates a private channel in Slack.
Action
Write
Edit Message
This action updates a specific message sent by the same Authenticated user on Slack. You need to provide the Channel ID, the Timestamp of the message to be edited, and the new text for the message.
Action
Write
- Search QueryRequired
- Sort By
- Sort Direction
Action
Search
- IDRequired
- Return Raw Results?
Action
Search
- UsernameRequired
- Return Raw Results?
Action
Search
- Folder
Trigger
Scheduled
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- Template DocumentRequired
- New Document NameRequired
- Folder for new Document
- Sharing Preference
- Unused Fields Preference
- Export Formats
Action
Write
- Document NameRequired
- Document ContentRequired
- Folder
- Export Formats
Action
Write
- Folder
- Document NameRequired
Action
Search

New Channel
Triggers when a new #channel is created.
Trigger
Instant
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- Include Alias
Trigger
Instant
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- User Name
- Highlight Word
- Trigger for Bot Messages?
Trigger
Instant
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- ChannelRequired
- Trigger for Bot Messages?
Trigger
Instant
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New Saved Message
Triggers when you save a message.
Trigger
Instant
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- TextRequired
- Remind when?Required
- Remind who?
Action
Write
- ChannelRequired
- Message TextRequired
- Send as a bot?
- Bot Name
- Bot Icon
- Include a link to this Zap?
- Attach Image by URL
- Auto-Expand Links?
- Link Usernames and Channel Names?
- Schedule At
- File
- Thread
- Send Channel Message?
- Zap Id
Action
Write
- Channel NameRequired
Action
Write
- ChannelRequired
- TopicRequired
Action
Write
- Status Text
- Status Emoji
- Expiration Time
Action
Write
Delete Message
This action deletes an existing message in a specific channel on Slack. You need to provide the channel ID and the message timestamp as inputs.
Action
Write
Remove User from Channel
This action removes a specified user from a specified channel in Slack.
Action
Write
Find Public Channel
This action will find a public channel in Slack using either the channel's ID or name.
Action
Write
Get Message by Timestamp
This action retrieves a specific message from a conversation history in Slack using the message's timestamp.
Action
Write
- EmailRequired
- Return Raw Results?
Action
Search
- Full NameRequired
- Return Raw Results?
Action
Search
New Document
Triggers when a new document is added (inside any folder).
Trigger
Scheduled
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- Folder
- Document NameRequired
- Text to AppendRequired
- Append Text on New Line?
Action
Write
- FileRequired
- Specify Document Name
- Folder
Action
Write
- HTTP MethodRequired
- URLRequired
- Query String Parameters
- Headers
- Additional Request Headers
- Body
Action
Write
- Folder
- Document NameRequired
- Document ContentRequired
- Export Formats
Action
Search or write

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Add new Slack mentions to Google Docs documents as appended text

New Public Message Posted Anywhere

New Message Posted to Channel

New File

New Message From Query

New Reaction Added

New User

Invite User to Channel

Send Direct Message

Send Private Channel Message

Update Profile

API Request (Beta)

Retrieve Thread Messages

Create Private Channel

Edit Message

Find Message

Find User by ID

Find User by Username

New Document in Folder

Create Document From Template

Create Document From Text

Find a Document

New Channel

New Team Custom Emoji

New Mention

New Message Posted to Private Channel

New Saved Message

Add Reminder

Send Channel Message

Create Channel

Set Channel Topic

Set Status

Delete Message

Remove User from Channel

Find Public Channel

Get Message by Timestamp

Find User by Email

Find User by Name

New Document

Append Text to Document

Upload Document

API Request (Beta)

Find or Create Document

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