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Google Sheets
1. Choose trigger event
Slack
Slack
2. Choose action
1. Select the event
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Google Sheets
Choose a trigger event
Choose a trigger
A trigger is the event that starts your Zap—like a "New Spreadsheet Row (Team Drive)" from Google Sheets.
Add your action
An action happens after the trigger—such as "Add Reaction" in Slack.
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Zapier seamlessly connects Google Sheets and Slack, automating your workflow.
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.
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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Beyond Zap workflows. Call Google Sheets and Slack actions directly from your AI client or your codebase, using the same 9,000+ app integrations Zapier already runs.
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Expose Google Sheets and Slack actions as tools in any MCP client. Authenticate once, then call them in natural language.
Example actions on this page
Create Spreadsheet Column
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 Sheets and Slack
Log business notifications in Slack to a spreadsheet.
Zapier lets you streamline business notifications by exporting them from Slack into a Google Sheets spreadsheet. For every new message in a Slack channel, Zapier logs the details into a designated Google Sheet. This automation tracks key communications for later use while eliminating manual data entry.
When IT receives a new request in a Slack channel, Zapier updates the IT resources Google Sheets file with the request details. This workflow eliminates manual updates and maintains an accurate record of tech needs for the IT team.
Create a Google Sheets record for marketing team updates.
Every time an important message posts in the Slack channel for marketing updates, Zapier automatically records the details in a Google Sheet. This keeps all marketing highlights documented for weekly reporting or analysis, saving time and reducing oversight risk.
Learn how to automate Google Sheets on the Zapier blog
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Frequently Asked Questions about Google Sheets + Slack integrations
New to automation with Zapier? You're not alone. Here are some answers to common questions about how Zapier works with Google Sheets and Slack
How can I integrate Google Sheets with Slack?
You can integrate Google Sheets with Slack using automation tools like ours. Set up a workflow where changes in a Google Sheet can trigger a Slack notification, or send information from Slack to populate a Google Sheet.
What triggers are available for Google Sheets and Slack integration?
Triggers such as 'New Spreadsheet Row', 'Updated Spreadsheet Row' in Google Sheets or 'New Message Posted to Channel' in Slack are available. These can initiate actions to automate your workflow.
Can I send a message to a specific Slack channel when a new row is added in Google Sheets?
Yes, you can set up an automation that sends messages directly to a designated Slack channel whenever a new row is added in Google Sheets.
Is it possible to update a Google Sheet from a message received in Slack?
Absolutely, you can configure an action that updates or adds information to your Google Sheet based on new messages received in a specific Slack channel or direct message.
Do I need coding skills to connect Google Sheets with Slack?
No coding skills are needed. Our platform provides an intuitive interface that allows you to create workflows between apps without writing any code.
Can I filter which messages from Slack get added to my Google Sheet?
Yes, we offer filtering capabilities so you can specify conditions under which certain messages trigger updates in your Google Sheet, ensuring only relevant data is transferred.
What kind of data can be transferred from Google Sheets to Slack?
You can transfer various data types including text, numbers, dates, and URLs from your Google Sheet cells into Slack messages using our pre-defined actions.
About Google Sheets
Create, edit, and share spreadsheets wherever you are with Google Sheets, and get automated insights from your data.
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.
