Generate Google Meet Links From Slack Instantly
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Instantly create and share Google Meet links directly within Slack. This workflow uses a simple slash command to generate a unique meeting link and posts it back into your channel, enabling quick virtual huddles without leaving your chat interface.
About This Workflow
Tired of switching apps to set up a quick meeting? This n8n workflow revolutionizes how your team initiates Google Meet calls. By integrating Slack with Google Calendar, you can trigger the creation of a temporary Google Meet link using a custom slash command directly in any Slack channel. The workflow then automatically posts the unique meeting URL back to the channel, allowing all participants to join instantly. Once the link is shared, the temporary calendar event is automatically deleted, keeping your calendar tidy. Perfect for spontaneous discussions and boosting team collaboration.
Key Features
- Instant Meet Link Generation: Create Google Meet links on-demand with a single Slack command.
- Seamless Slack Integration: Trigger meetings directly from any Slack channel using a custom
/meetslash command. - Automated Link Sharing: The generated Meet link is automatically posted back into the active Slack channel.
- Clean Calendar Management: Temporary Google Calendar events used for link generation are automatically deleted.
- Boost Productivity: Eliminate context-switching and streamline the process of starting ad-hoc virtual meetings.
How To Use
- Configure Slack App:
- Create a new Slack App at
api.slack.com/apps. - Add
chat:writeandchat:write.publicbot token scopes underOAuth & Permissions. - Set up a new
Slash Command(e.g.,/meet) and copy the Webhook node's production URL into itsRequest URLfield. - Install the app to your workspace.
- Create a new Slack App at
- Set Up Google Authentication:
- Follow the n8n documentation to set up Google OAuth2 credentials for your instance.
- Connect your Google Calendar account in the
Create event with google meet linknode and select the desired calendar.
- Connect Slack Account:
- In the
Send msg with Google meet linknode, connect your Slack account using the credentials configured in step 1. - Ensure the message text includes the expression
{{ $('Create event with google meet link').item.json.hangoutLink }}to output the meeting link.
- In the
- Final Calendar Configuration:
- In the
Delete temporary calendar eventnode, select the same Google Calendar account used in step 2.
- In the
- Activate Workflow: Save and activate the workflow in n8n. Now, simply type
/meetin any Slack channel to generate and share an instant Google Meet link!
Apps Used
Workflow JSON
{
"id": "32514c5e-910c-43c4-8eb9-fceb15a82c38",
"name": "Generate Google Meet Links From Slack Instantly",
"nodes": 23,
"category": "Operations",
"status": "active",
"version": "1.0.0"
}Note: This is a sample preview. The full workflow JSON contains node configurations, credentials placeholders, and execution logic.
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