Integrate Slack with Google Tasks Using Pabbly Connect: A Step-by-Step Guide

Learn how to integrate Slack with Google Tasks using Pabbly Connect. Follow this detailed tutorial to automate task management seamlessly. 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 start integrating Slack with Google Tasks, first, you need to access Pabbly Connect. You can do this by visiting Pabbly.com/connect. Once there, click on the ‘Sign Up Free’ button to create your free account. This will allow you to utilize free automation tasks to test your integrations.

After signing up, log in to your Pabbly Connect dashboard. Here, you will find the ‘Create Workflow’ button. Click on it to begin setting up your automation. Name your workflow appropriately, such as ‘Slack to Google Tasks Integration,’ and click on the ‘Create’ button to proceed to the workflow page.

2. Setting Up Slack as the Trigger Application

In your workflow, the first step is to set Slack as the trigger application. In Pabbly Connect, select Slack as your trigger application and choose the ‘New Message’ trigger event. This means that every time a new message is sent in Slack, it will trigger the workflow to create a task in Google Tasks. using Pabbly Connect

• Choose Slack from the trigger applications.
• Select ‘New Message’ as the trigger event.
• Click on ‘Connect’ to establish a connection.

Once you click on ‘Connect,’ you will need to select the token type (User or Bot) for Slack. For this integration, using the User token type is recommended for full access. After selecting, copy the token and paste it into Pabbly Connect, then click on ‘Save’. You will be prompted to allow permissions for Pabbly Connect to access your Slack account, click on ‘Allow’ to complete the connection.

3. Creating a Task in Google Tasks

After successfully connecting Slack, the next step is to set Google Tasks as the action application. In Pabbly Connect, select Google Tasks and choose the ‘Create Task’ action event. This action will create a new task in Google Tasks whenever a new message is received in Slack. using Pabbly Connect

Click on ‘Connect’ to establish a connection with Google Tasks. You will need to select the Google account that has access to Google Tasks. After granting necessary permissions, you will be prompted to select the task list where you want to add the new tasks. Choose your desired task list, such as ‘Integration App List’.

4. Mapping Data for the Task Creation

Now it’s time to map the data for the task creation. In the task title, you can use the text from the Slack message to create a relevant task. For example, if the Slack message is ‘New task for @Gary Monroe’, you can set the task title accordingly. Additionally, you can map the due date to be one day from the current date. using Pabbly Connect

• Map the task title using the message text from Slack.
• Set the due date to one day from now using date formatting options.
• Ensure all fields are filled correctly before proceeding.

Once all fields are mapped correctly, click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’ to verify that a new task is created in Google Tasks. Check your Google Tasks list to confirm that the task has been added successfully with the correct title and due date.

5. Adding Conditions to Filter Task Creation

To ensure that tasks are created only for relevant messages, you can add conditions in Pabbly Connect. After mapping your task details, click on the plus icon to add a filter step. This filter will check if the message contains the word ‘task’ and if a user is mentioned in the message. using Pabbly Connect

Set the filter conditions by selecting the text label from the previous step and choosing ‘Contains’ as the filter type. Also, ensure that the user ID exists in the message to confirm that a task is being assigned. This way, tasks will only be created for messages that meet these criteria, ensuring better management of your task list.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we demonstrated how to integrate Slack with Google Tasks using Pabbly Connect. By following the steps outlined, you can automate your task management effectively, ensuring that important tasks are added to your to-do list seamlessly. With Pabbly Connect, you can streamline your workflows and enhance productivity across your team.