Generate google meet links in slack

Generate Google Meet links in Slack for seamless meeting scheduling. This automated workflow allows users to create instant Google Meet links directly from Slack commands, streamlining communication and collaboration. With a simple trigger, it integrates Google Calendar and Slack, ensuring all channel participants receive the meeting link promptly, enhancing productivity and saving time.

7/8/2025
9 nodes
Medium
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Categories:
Communication & MessagingWebhook TriggeredBusiness Process AutomationMedium Workflow
Integrations:
Sticky NoteGoogleCalendarSlack

Target Audience

This workflow is ideal for:
- Slack Users: Teams that rely on Slack for communication and need to schedule meetings quickly.
- Project Managers: Individuals who manage multiple projects and require efficient meeting scheduling.
- Remote Workers: Teams working remotely who need to set up instant Google Meet links for virtual collaboration.
- Developers: Those looking to integrate Slack with Google Calendar for automation purposes.

Problem Solved

This workflow addresses the challenge of quickly generating Google Meet links directly from Slack. It eliminates the need to switch between applications, thereby saving time and enhancing productivity. Users can create meetings on-the-fly and share links instantly with channel participants, ensuring better communication and coordination.

Workflow Steps

  • Webhook Trigger: The workflow begins when a POST request is sent to the specified webhook URL in Slack.
    2. Create Google Meet Event: An event is created in Google Calendar with a Google Meet link, set to start immediately and last for 15 minutes.
    3. Send Message to Slack: The generated Google Meet link is sent as a message in the Slack channel from which the command was triggered.
    4. Delete Temporary Event: After the meeting link is shared, the temporary calendar event is deleted to keep the calendar tidy.

    • Customization Guide

    Users can customize this workflow by:
    - Modifying Event Duration: Change the end parameter in the Create event with google meet link node to set a different meeting duration.
    - Updating Slack Message: Adjust the text parameter in the Send msg with Google meet link node to customize the message format or content.
    - Changing Webhook Path: Alter the path parameter in the Webhook node to use a different command in Slack.
    - Selecting Different Google Calendar: Update the calendar parameter in the Create event with google meet link and Delete temporary calendar event nodes to use a different Google Calendar for scheduling.