Generate Google Meet Links in Slack
This workflow enables the one-click generation of Google Meet video conference links by using a custom command (/meet) in Slack. Users simply need to enter the command, and the system will automatically create a temporary meeting event in Google Calendar and send the link to a designated Slack channel, streamlining the process of generating and distributing meeting links. This feature is particularly suitable for teams that frequently meet online, enhancing the efficiency and convenience of meeting organization.
Workflow Name
Generate Google Meet Links in Slack
Key Features and Highlights
This workflow enables one-click generation of Google Meet video conference links within Slack using a custom slash command (/meet), automatically posting the link to a specified Slack channel. By automatically creating a temporary Google Calendar event with the meeting link, it provides team members with instant access to online meetings, significantly enhancing meeting organization efficiency.
Core Problems Addressed
The traditional cumbersome process of manually creating Google Meet links and copying them into Slack is simplified into a single Slack command. This solves the inefficiency and complexity of cross-platform meeting link generation and distribution.
Use Cases
- Remote teams needing to quickly initiate online meetings
- Customer service, sales, and other scenarios requiring instant communication with clients
- Any organization relying on Slack for team collaboration and Google Meet as the meeting tool
Main Workflow Steps
- Create and configure a custom Slack app and slash command (/meet), linking it to the webhook URL provided by n8n
- Set up Google account OAuth authentication and select the Google Calendar to be used for meeting creation
- Upon receiving the Slack command via webhook trigger, n8n automatically creates a temporary Google Calendar event with a Google Meet link
- The generated meeting link is sent back as a message to the corresponding Slack channel
- After sending, the temporary Google Calendar event is automatically deleted to keep the calendar clean
Involved Systems or Services
- Slack (custom app and slash command)
- Google Calendar (event and Google Meet link creation)
- n8n automation platform (workflow orchestration and execution)
- Webhook (communication trigger between Slack and n8n)
Target Users and Value
- Enterprise teams frequently initiating video meetings online
- IT operations and automation engineers aiming to improve team collaboration efficiency
- Any Slack users seeking to simplify meeting link generation and distribution
- Users looking to reduce repetitive daily tasks through automation, enhancing work efficiency and responsiveness
By seamlessly integrating Slack and Google Calendar, this workflow delivers a convenient “one command, start meeting immediately” experience, serving as an efficient assistant for modern teams’ remote collaboration.