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Connect Google Docs to Slack in two minutes.

Real-time triggers from Google Docs, ready-made actions in Slack. Filter, transform, and route without writing a line of code.

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Trigger app
Google Docs as the trigger

Workflows fire when something happens in Google Docs.

Action app
Slack as the action

Workflows do something in Slack, instantly.

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Pick the way that fits your stack.

Pair pages are mirrored. Each direction gets its own dedicated page.

Google Docs → Slack

When something happens in Google Docs, do it in Slack.

2 Google Docs triggers wired to 45 Slack actions. Most-used pairing: Google Doc Created → Add Reaction.

Slack → Google Docs

Or fire it the other way around.

13 Slack triggers wired to 5 Google Docs actions downstream.

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Popular pairings

Common Google Docs → Slack workflows.

Pick a pairing to set it up in two minutes. Each one is a fully editable recipe.

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When google doc created in Google Docs, add reaction in Slack.

Fires when a new Doc is created in Drive that the connected account can see. Useful for "every new design doc → post to design-channel Slack" or "auto-add new docs to a tracking sheet" workflows.

When google doc created in Google Docs, raw api request in Slack.

Fires when a new Doc is created in Drive that the connected account can see. Useful for "every new design doc → post to design-channel Slack" or "auto-add new docs to a tracking sheet" workflows.

When google doc created in Google Docs, archive channel in Slack.

Fires when a new Doc is created in Drive that the connected account can see. Useful for "every new design doc → post to design-channel Slack" or "auto-add new docs to a tracking sheet" workflows.

When google doc created in Google Docs, cancel scheduled message in Slack.

Fires when a new Doc is created in Drive that the connected account can see. Useful for "every new design doc → post to design-channel Slack" or "auto-add new docs to a tracking sheet" workflows.

When google doc updated in Google Docs, add reaction in Slack.

Fires on any change — body edit, title rename, permission change, comment added. For body-only workflows, follow up with Get Document and compare against the previous revision's plain-text hash to filter out non-content changes.

When google doc updated in Google Docs, raw api request in Slack.

Fires on any change — body edit, title rename, permission change, comment added. For body-only workflows, follow up with Get Document and compare against the previous revision's plain-text hash to filter out non-content changes.

When google doc updated in Google Docs, archive channel in Slack.

Fires on any change — body edit, title rename, permission change, comment added. For body-only workflows, follow up with Get Document and compare against the previous revision's plain-text hash to filter out non-content changes.

When google doc updated in Google Docs, cancel scheduled message in Slack.

Fires on any change — body edit, title rename, permission change, comment added. For body-only workflows, follow up with Get Document and compare against the previous revision's plain-text hash to filter out non-content changes.

How it works

Connect Google Docs and Slack in five steps.

No code, no glue, no half-day setup. Each step is one click.

  1. 1
    Connect
    Authorize Google Docs and Slack

    Open TinyCommand, authorize Google Docs and Slack once each. Both connections are available to every workflow on your account.

  2. 2
    Trigger
    Pick a Google Docs trigger

    Drop the Google Docs → Google Doc Created trigger onto the canvas. TinyCommand auto-registers the webhook.

    POST /v1/webhooks/google-docs.trigger-document-created
  3. 3
    Transform
    Add a filter or AI step

    Optionally add a Filter node ("subject contains URGENT") or an AI step ("classify intent") between trigger and action.

  4. 4
    Action
    Add the Slack action

    Drop the Slack → Add Reaction action below it. Map fields from the Google Docs payload into the Slack inputs.

    slack.add-reaction
  5. 5
    Publish
    Publish and forget

    Hit Publish. TinyCommand runs it in production from second one. Watch the run-log fill up.

FAQ

Questions about Google Docs + Slack.

How long does it take to connect Google Docs and Slack on TinyCommand?
Under two minutes. Authorize Google Docs and Slack once each, drop the Google Docs trigger and Slack action onto a workflow canvas, map a couple of fields, and publish. No code, no glue.
Is the Google Docs ↔ Slack integration real-time?
Yes. Both Google Docs and Slack expose webhooks, so events from one fire workflows in the other within seconds rather than on a polling interval.
Can I filter or transform data between Google Docs and Slack?
Yes. Add a Filter node to only pass through matching events, a Switch node to branch by value, or an AI / Code node to transform payloads before they hit Slack.
What Google Docs events can trigger a Slack workflow?
Any of the 2 Google Docs triggers, including "Google Doc Created". Each fires in real time when the matching event happens in Google Docs.
Do I need a paid plan to use Google Docs with Slack?
No. There's a free tier that covers most Google Docs+Slack use cases without a credit card. Paid plans unlock higher run volumes and team features when you outgrow it.
What if I want Slack → Google Docs instead?
Build it the same way, in reverse. There's a dedicated /integrations/slack/with/google-docs page with the reverse-direction triggers and actions.
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