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Google Docs
1. Choose trigger event
Slack
Slack
2. Choose action
1. Select the event
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Choose a trigger event
Choose a trigger
A trigger is the event that starts your Zap—like a "New Document" from Google Docs.
Add your action
An action happens after the trigger—such as "Add Reaction" in Slack.
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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 Document
Triggers when a new document is added (inside any folder).
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Conversation ID
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Channel
Required
Users
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Title
Content
Channel ID
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Send Multi Message
Message Text
Required
Send as a bot?
Include a link to this automation?
Attach Image by URL
Auto-Expand Links?
Link Usernames and Channel Names?
Schedule At
Zap_id
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Allowed_edit_copy
Conversation ID
Required
Message TS (ID)
Required
Posted By
Content Type
Reply Broadcast
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Channel
Required
Add Zapier app to channel automatically?
Message Text
Required
Send as a bot?
Bot Name
Bot Icon
Include a link to this automation?
Attach Image by URL
Auto-Expand Links?
Link Usernames and Channel Names?
Schedule At
Zap_id
File
Thread
Send Channel Message?
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Channel
Required
Topic
Required
Topic set by
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Status Text
Status Emoji
Expiration Time
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Remove User from Channel
This action removes a specified user from a specified channel in Slack.
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
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
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Find Public Channel
This action will find a public channel in Slack using either the channel's ID or name.
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
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
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Conversation ID
Required
Scheduled As
Required
Scheduled Message ID
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Channel
Required
Add Zapier app to channel automatically?
Message Text
Required
Send as a bot?
Bot Name
Bot Icon
Include a link to this automation?
Attach Image by URL
Auto-Expand Links?
Link Usernames and Channel Names?
Schedule At
File
Thread
Send Channel Message?
Zap_id
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Allowed_delete_copy
Conversation ID
Required
Message TS (ID)
Required
Posted By
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Canvas ID
Required
Operation
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Channel Name
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Status_copy
Approval request message
Required
Send message as
Required
Approval type
Required
Zap_id
Include a link to this automation?
Approve button URL
Approve button label
Add decline button
Add details button
Require confirmation
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
First Name
Last Name
Title
Email
Display Name
User
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Stop on error
Required
HTTP Method
Required
URL
Required
Query string parameters
Additional request headers
Body
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Get Message by Timestamp
This action retrieves a specific message from a conversation history in Slack using the message's timestamp.
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Retrieve Thread Messages
This action retrieves all the messages sent to a specific thread in a selected channel.
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Create Private Channel
This action creates a private channel in Slack.
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Conversation ID
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Search
Find existing data in your app
Conversation ID
Required
Message ID (ts)
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Search
Find existing data in your app
Conversation ID
Required
Message TS (ID)
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Search
Find existing data in your app
Email
Required
Return Raw Results?
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Search
Find existing data in your app
Full Name
Required
Return Raw Results?
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Search
Find existing data in your app
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Expose Google Docs and Slack actions as tools in any MCP client. Authenticate once, then call them in natural language.
Example actions on this page
Append Text to Document
Add Reaction
Works with
Claude · ChatGPT · Cursor · any MCP-compatible client
There is no Python package yet. SDK is TypeScript-only (@zapier/zapier-sdk). The MCP server URL is personal to your account; get it at zapier.com/mcp.
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Practical ways you can use Google Docs and Slack
Collaborative document feedback in Slack.
Streamline team communication by sending new Google Docs updates into Slack. When a member creates or updates a Google Doc, Zapier can send an update notification to a designated Slack channel for immediate visibility and prompt feedback, helping improve collaboration speed.
Centralize campaign performance updates to Google Docs.
Aggregate campaign-related Slack messages into a Google Doc. When insights or discussions occur in specific Slack channels, Zapier pulls and organizes them into a designated Google Doc. This ensures campaign data stays centralized and accessible, streamlining performance reviews and strategic planning.
Keep your team in sync by connecting project documents to Slack. When a new document is added to or edited in a specific Google Drive folder, Zapier triggers an automated Slack message with document details in a dedicated project channel. This ensures everyone is on the same page without constantly checking folders for updates.
Learn how to automate Google Docs on the Zapier blog
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Frequently Asked Questions about Google Docs + Slack integrations
New to automation with Zapier? You're not alone. Here are some answers to common questions about how Zapier works with Google Docs and Slack
How do I integrate Google Docs with Slack?
To integrate Google Docs with Slack, use a workflow automation tool like ours. Set triggers and actions, such as sending a Slack message when a Google Doc is updated.
Can I receive notifications in Slack for comments made on a Google Doc?
Yes, you can set up a trigger for new comments on a Google Doc and an action to send those comments as notifications in your chosen Slack channel.
Is it possible to automatically share a Google Doc link in Slack when it's created or edited?
Absolutely! Configure a trigger for when a new Google Doc is created or edited, and an action to post its link in your preferred Slack channel.
How can I set up reminders in Slack for updates needed on Google Docs?
Establish an automated workflow where a schedule or deadline reminder triggers an action that sends a reminder message in Slack regarding the updates needed on specific Google Docs.
Can we track changes made to a shared Google Doc through Slack notifications?
Yes, by setting up an automation that triggers whenever changes are detected in the shared document and then sends these details as notifications to selected channels in Slack.
Is it possible for multiple users to receive alerts on Slack about the same Google Doc activities?
Indeed, multiple users can be notified about activities on the same document by specifying several recipients within the configuration of your automated actions.
What happens if there are connectivity issues between Google Docs and Slack during automation setup?
If connectivity issues arise during setup, check both platform statuses. Once resolved, ensure triggers and actions are re-activated within our integration tool settings.
About Google Docs
Google Docs is an online word processor that lets you create and format text documents. Collaboratively edit documents with other people in real time.
We also support Google Sheets!
Slack is a platform for team communication: everything in one place, instantly searchable, available wherever you go. Offering instant messaging, document sharing and knowledge search for modern teams.
