Integrating Slack Channel Messages into Google Sheets Using Pabbly Connect

Learn how to automate adding Slack messages to Google Sheets using Pabbly Connect. This detailed guide covers every step of the integration process. Build sophisticated automated workflows in less time than you think. This guide translates complex integrations into straightforward steps for immediate implementation.

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1. Accessing Pabbly Connect for Integration

To integrate Slack channel messages into Google Sheets, we will use Pabbly Connect. Begin by visiting the Pabbly Connect homepage. If you are a new user, click on ‘Sign Up Free’ to create an account and get 300 tasks every month to explore the software.

For existing users, simply click on ‘Sign In’. Once logged in, you will see the Pabbly Apps window. Here, select Pabbly Connect to start creating your integration workflow.

2. Creating a New Workflow in Pabbly Connect

After accessing Pabbly Connect, click on the ‘Create Workflow’ button located at the top right corner of your dashboard. A dialog box will appear asking you to name your workflow. Name it ‘Add Slack Channel Messages in Google Sheets’.

• Select your desired folder, for example, ‘Automations’.
• Click on ‘Create’ to finalize your workflow setup.

Once the workflow is created, you will see the trigger and action setup options. This is where you will define how messages from Slack will be captured and sent to Google Sheets using Pabbly Connect.

3. Setting Up the Trigger from Slack

In this step, we will configure the trigger application as Slack. Select Slack as the trigger application and choose ‘New Message’ as the trigger event. Click on ‘Connect’ to initiate the connection process.

To build a new connection, choose ‘Add New Connection’. If your Slack account is already connected, you can select ‘Select Existing Connection’. Follow the prompts to enter your token type as ‘User’ and select your workspace. After allowing access, select the channel, for instance, ‘team space’, and click ‘Save and Send Test Request’. This will ensure that the connection is established successfully through Pabbly Connect.

4. Configuring Action Steps to Google Sheets

Now that we have set up our trigger, it’s time to define the action steps. The first action will be to filter messages using Pabbly Connect. Select ‘Filter by Pabbly’ as the action application and set the filter values to capture only messages containing specific keywords, such as ‘new task’.

• Choose ‘Text’ as the label and set the filter type to ‘Contains’.
• Click ‘Save and Send Test Request’ to confirm that the filter works correctly.

After filtering, set up additional actions using ‘Text Formatter by Pabbly’ to split the text for task title, description, and due date. This ensures that data is organized before it reaches Google Sheets, all facilitated through Pabbly Connect.

5. Finalizing the Integration with Google Sheets

In the final step, select Google Sheets as your action application and choose ‘Add a New Row’ as the action event. Connect your Google Sheets account by clicking ‘Connect’ and selecting ‘Add New Connection’. Log in to your Google account and allow necessary permissions.

Select the spreadsheet you created, for instance, ‘Task Backup for Slack’, and map the fields for timestamp, task title, task description, due date, and sender’s name. Click ‘Save and Send Test Request’ to finalize the integration. Now, every time a new message is received in your Slack channel, the details will automatically populate in Google Sheets, thanks to Pabbly Connect.

Conclusion

Integrating Slack messages into Google Sheets using Pabbly Connect streamlines your workflow by automating data entry. This tutorial covered every step, ensuring that you can replicate the process accurately. With Pabbly Connect, managing team tasks has never been easier!