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Connect Gmail to Algolia in two minutes.

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

Trigger app
Gmail as the trigger

Workflows fire when something happens in Gmail.

Action app
Algolia as the action

Workflows do something in Algolia, instantly.

Both directions

Pick the way that fits your stack.

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

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When something happens in Gmail, do it in Algolia.

1 Gmail triggers wired to 5 Algolia actions. Most-used pairing: New EmailAdd Object to Index.

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Or fire it the other way around.

0 Algolia triggers wired to 27 Gmail actions downstream.

  • Use any trigger in the catalog as the upstream.
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Common Gmail → Algolia workflows.

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

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How it works

Connect Gmail and Algolia in five steps.

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

  1. 1
    Connect
    Authorize Gmail and Algolia

    Open Tiny Command, authorize Gmail and Algolia once each. Both connections are available to every workflow on your account.

  2. 2
    Trigger
    Pick a Gmail trigger

    Drop the Gmail → New Email trigger onto the canvas. Tiny Command auto-registers the webhook.

    POST /v1/webhooks/google-gmail.trigger-email-received
  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 Algolia action

    Drop the Algolia → Add Object to Index action below it. Map fields from the Gmail payload into the Algolia inputs.

    algolia.add-object
  5. 5
    Publish
    Publish and forget

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

FAQ

Questions about Gmail + Algolia.

How long does it take to connect Gmail and Algolia on Tiny Command?
Under two minutes. Authorize Gmail and Algolia once each, drop the Gmail trigger and Algolia action onto a workflow canvas, map a couple of fields, and publish. No code, no glue.
Is the Gmail ↔ Algolia integration real-time?
Yes. Both Gmail and Algolia 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 Gmail and Algolia?
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 Algolia.
What Gmail events can trigger a Algolia workflow?
Any of the 1 Gmail triggers, including "New Email". Each fires in real time when the matching event happens in Gmail.
Do I need a paid plan to use Gmail with Algolia?
No. There's a free tier that covers most Gmail+Algolia use cases without a credit card. Paid plans unlock higher run volumes and team features when you outgrow it.
What if I want Algolia → Gmail instead?
Build it the same way, in reverse. There's a dedicated /integrations/algolia/with/google-gmail page with the reverse-direction triggers and actions.
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Wire Gmail to Algolia in 2 minutes.

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