Google Calendar
Scheduling calendar service developed by Google
Integrate the Google Calendar API with the Slack API
Setup the Google Calendar API trigger to run a workflow which integrates with the Slack API. Pipedream's integration platform allows you to integrate Google Calendar and Slack remarkably fast. Free for developers.
Popular Ways to Connect Google Calendar with Slack#
Popular Google Calendar and Slack Triggers#
Emit new event when the specified time before the Google Calendar event starts
Emit new event when a new message is posted to one or more channels
Emit new event based on a time interval before an upcoming event in the calendar. This source uses Pipedream's Task Scheduler. See the documentation for more information and instructions for connecting your Pipedream account.
Emit new event when a Google Calendar events is created or updated (does not emit cancelled events)
Emit new event when a Google Calendar event is created
Popular Google Calendar and Slack Actions#
Send a message to a public channel and customize the name and avatar of the bot that posts the message. See postMessage or scheduleMessage docs here
Send a message to a private channel and customize the name and avatar of the bot that posts the message. See postMessage or scheduleMessage docs here
Send a direct message to a single user. See postMessage or scheduleMessage docs here
Send a message using Slack's Block Kit UI framework to a channel, group or user. See postMessage or scheduleMessage docs here
Send a message as a threaded reply. See postMessage or scheduleMessage docs here
Overview of Google Calendar#
The Google Calendar API gives developers access to Google Calendar data,
allowing them to create their own applications that can read, write, and update
calendar data. With the API, users can integrate their own calendar
applications with Google Calendar, giving them the ability to manage their
calendars in one place. The API also provides the ability to search for events
and create new events.
Possible applications that could be built using the Google Calendar API
include:
- A calendar application that integrates with Google Calendar, allowing users
to manage their calendars in one place. - A calendar application that allows users to search for events and create new
events. - A to-do list application that integrates with Google Calendar, allowing users
to see their tasks and events in one place. - A reminder application that uses Google Calendar data to remind users of
upcoming events.
Connect Google Calendar#
import { axios } from "@pipedream/platform"
export default defineComponent({
props: {
google_calendar: {
type: "app",
app: "google_calendar",
}
},
async run({steps, $}) {
return await axios($, {
url: `https://www.googleapis.com/calendar/v3/calendars/primary`,
headers: {
Authorization: `Bearer ${this.google_calendar.$auth.oauth_access_token}`,
},
})
},
})
Overview of Slack#
The Pipedream Slack app enables you to build event-driven workflows that interact with the Slack API. When you authorize the Pipedream app's access to your workspace, you can use Pipedream workflows to perform common Slack actions, or write your own code against the Slack API.
The Pipedream Slack app is not a typical app. You don't interact with it directly as a bot, and it doesn't add custom functionality to your workspace out of the box. It just makes it easier to automate anything you'd typically use the Slack API for, using Pipedream workflows.
Here are some examples of automations you can build with Pipedream on Slack:
- Automate posting updates to your team channel
- Create a bot to answer common questions
- Integrate with your existing tools and services
- Build a custom dashboard to track your team's progress
- Create a bot to handle scheduling and meeting requests
- And much more!
Should I use the Slack or Slack Bot app on Pipedream?
The Slack app is the easiest and most convienent option to get started. It installs the official Pipedream bot into your Slack workspace with just a few clicks.
However, if you'd like to use your own bot registered with the Slack API, you can use the Slack Bot app instead.
The Slack Bot requires a bot token to allow your Pipedream workflows to authenticate as your bot. The extra set up steps allow you to list your custom bot on the Slack Marketplace, or install the bot on other workspaces as your bot's name instead of as Pipedream.
Connect Slack#
import { axios } from "@pipedream/platform"
export default defineComponent({
props: {
slack: {
type: "app",
app: "slack",
}
},
async run({steps, $}) {
return await axios($, {
url: `https://slack.com/api/users.profile.get`,
headers: {
Authorization: `Bearer ${this.slack.$auth.oauth_access_token}`,
},
})
},
})
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