How to Send Next Week’s Google Calendar Events Notification to Slack Using Pabbly Connect

Learn how to send next week’s Google Calendar events notifications to Slack using Pabbly Connect. Follow this step-by-step tutorial for seamless integration. 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. Setting Up Pabbly Connect for Google Calendar and Slack Integration

To send next week’s Google Calendar events notifications to Slack, you first need to access Pabbly Connect. Start by visiting the Pabbly Connect website at Pabbly.com/connect. If you’re a new user, click on the ‘Sign Up’ button to create an account. Existing users can simply click ‘Sign In’. Upon signing up, you will receive 100 free tasks to get started.

Once logged in, navigate to the dashboard and find the option to create a new workflow. Click on ‘Create Workflow’ and name it appropriately, such as ‘Send Next Week’s Google Calendar Events Notification to Slack.’ After naming your workflow, click on ‘Create’ to proceed with the integration.

2. Configuring Trigger for Google Calendar Events

The next step involves setting up the trigger event in Pabbly Connect. For this integration, select Google Calendar as your trigger application. The action will be configured to send notifications to Slack. Choose the option to schedule notifications and set it to run weekly. Specify the day of the week, for example, Saturday, and set the time to 12 PM UTC.

• Select ‘Days of the Week’ for the schedule.
• Choose Saturday as the specific day.
• Set the time to 12 PM.

After configuring these settings, click on ‘Save’ to finalize the trigger setup. This ensures that your notifications will be sent every Saturday at noon, allowing your team to stay updated on upcoming events.

3. Fetching Current Date Using Pabbly Connect

To send notifications for next week’s events, you need to fetch the current date. This is easily accomplished using the Date-Time Formatter feature in Pabbly Connect. After setting up the trigger, select the Date-Time Formatter as the next action step. Choose the option to retrieve the current date, ensuring that you do not include the time in the response.

Once configured, click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’. This will provide you with the current date, which is crucial for determining upcoming events. For instance, if the current date is January 14th, you will use this information in the subsequent steps.

4. Getting All Events from Google Calendar

Now that you have the current date, the next step is to retrieve all events from your Google Calendar using Pabbly Connect. Select Google Calendar as your action application and choose the action event labeled ‘Get All Events’. This action will fetch all scheduled events from your calendar.

• Connect your Google account to Pabbly Connect.
• Authorize Pabbly Connect to access your Google Calendar.
• Click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’ to retrieve events.

Once the events are fetched, you can see a list of upcoming events. For example, you might see events like ‘Birthday 2023’ and ‘Demo Event’. This data will be used to send notifications to your Slack channel.

5. Sending Notifications to Slack

With all events retrieved, the final step is to send notifications to your Slack channel using Pabbly Connect. Select Slack as your action application and choose the action event ‘Send Channel Message’. Connect your Slack account and select the appropriate channel where notifications will be sent.

Map the necessary fields, including the message content which might look like ‘Upcoming Event Reminder: [Event Name] on [Start Date]’. After mapping the fields, click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’. If everything is set up correctly, you will receive a message in your designated Slack channel, confirming the successful integration.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we explored how to send next week’s Google Calendar events notifications to Slack using Pabbly Connect. By following the detailed steps, you can automate notifications for your team, ensuring they stay informed about upcoming events. This integration enhances productivity and communication within your team.