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Choose a trigger
A trigger is the event that starts your Zap—like a "New Calendar" from Google Calendar.
Add your action
An action happens after the trigger—such as "Post Message" in Mattermost.
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Supported triggers and actions
Zapier helps you create workflows that connect your apps to automate repetitive tasks. A trigger is an event that starts a workflow, and an action is an event a Zap performs.
- New Calendar
Triggers when a calendar is created.
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- Search_term
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- Expand Recurring Events
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- Search_term
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- CalendarRequired
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- Time After
- Time After (Unit)
- Search_term
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- EventRequired
- Attendee/sRequired
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Practical ways you can use Google Calendar and Mattermost
Sync Mattermost team data with Google Calendar.
Maintain oversight of team activities. When team data in Mattermost is updated, Zapier will automatically create or update events in Google Calendar. This streamlines planning and keeps your schedule aligned with team progress.
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Post Google Calendar events to Mattermost.
Keep your team informed about scheduled events. When a new event is added to your Google Calendar, Zapier will send the event details to a specified Mattermost channel. This ensures seamless coordination and eliminates manual reminders, boosting team collaboration.
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Stay on top of project milestones. When an event in Google Calendar ends, Zapier will post a notification in your Mattermost channel. This ensures the team is updated on task completion without delays, keeping projects on track.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Google Calendar + Mattermost integrations
New to automation with Zapier? You're not alone. Here are some answers to common questions about how Zapier works with Google Calendar and Mattermost
How do I integrate Google Calendar with Mattermost?
To integrate Google Calendar with Mattermost, you can use our application to connect both tools seamlessly. You'll need to set up triggers in Google Calendar, such as event start or event creation, and actions in Mattermost like posting messages or creating a task.
Can I receive notifications in Mattermost for upcoming Google Calendar events?
Yes, you can receive notifications directly in your Mattermost channels. By setting up a trigger for an upcoming event start time in Google Calendar, we can push an alert to your chosen Mattermost channel as the action.
What types of Google Calendar events can trigger actions in Mattermost?
Triggers include new event creation, event start time, updated events, and cancelled events on your Google Calendar. Each of these can be configured to initiate specific actions within your Mattermost workspace.
Is it possible to create a Google Calendar event from a message in Mattermost?
Yes, you can set up an action that allows you to create new events on your Google Calendar directly from messages in Mattermost by using specific commands or interactions.
How do we ensure that only certain calendar events trigger notifications in our channels?
We provide filters that let you specify conditions such as event type or keywords. This way, only relevant calendar entries will trigger actions or notifications back into your designated channels.
Can we update a calendar entry from within a Mattermost chat?
Yes, it's possible to update existing Google Calendar entries through actions initiated from within a Mattermost chat using our integration features.
Do I need special permissions to link my Google Calendar with our Mattermost instance?
You will need appropriate access rights to both the desired Google Calendar and the Mattermost instance. Often this means having administrative privileges or obtaining necessary permissions for third-party integrations.
