Automatically post to a Google Chat space when a new file is added to Google Drive
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Triggers (If this)
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New file in your folder
This trigger fires every time a new file is added to the Google Drive folder you specify. Note: Does not work for Google Docs, Forms, or Sheets files.
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New message in space
This trigger fires whenever there is a new message in the specified space.
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New file from search in your folder
This trigger fires every time a new file matches your search query in a Google Drive folder. Note: only works for files created after the Applet is turned on.
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New member in space
This trigger fires whenever a new member is added to the specified space.
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New photo in your folder
This trigger fires every time any new photo is saved in the Google Drive folder you specify. Note: only works for photos created after the Applet is turned on.
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New space added
This trigger fires whenever a new space is added to a Google Workspace.
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New video in your folder
This trigger fires every time a new video is saved in the Google Drive folder you specify. Note: only works for videos created after the Applet is turned on.
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New starred file in folder
This trigger fires every time a new file is starred in a specified Google Drive folder. Note: only works for files created and starred after the Applet is turned on.
New file in your folder
This trigger fires every time a new file is added to the Google Drive folder you specify. Note: Does not work for Google Docs, Forms, or Sheets files.
New message in space
This trigger fires whenever there is a new message in the specified space.
New file from search in your folder
This trigger fires every time a new file matches your search query in a Google Drive folder. Note: only works for files created after the Applet is turned on.
New member in space
This trigger fires whenever a new member is added to the specified space.
New photo in your folder
This trigger fires every time any new photo is saved in the Google Drive folder you specify. Note: only works for photos created after the Applet is turned on.
New space added
This trigger fires whenever a new space is added to a Google Workspace.
New video in your folder
This trigger fires every time a new video is saved in the Google Drive folder you specify. Note: only works for videos created after the Applet is turned on.
New starred file in folder
This trigger fires every time a new file is starred in a specified Google Drive folder. Note: only works for files created and starred after the Applet is turned on.
Queries (With)
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History of photos uploaded in your folder
This query returns a list of recent photos saved in the Google Drive folder you specify.
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History of files uploaded in your folder
This query returns a list of recent files added to the Google Drive folder you specify.
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History of files starred in folder
This query returns a list of recent files starred in a specified Google Drive folder.
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History of files from search uploaded in your folder
This query returns a list of recent files that matches your search query in a Google Drive folder.
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History of videos uploaded in your folder
This query returns a list of recent videos saved in the Google Drive folder you specify.
History of photos uploaded in your folder
This query returns a list of recent photos saved in the Google Drive folder you specify.
History of files uploaded in your folder
This query returns a list of recent files added to the Google Drive folder you specify.
History of files starred in folder
This query returns a list of recent files starred in a specified Google Drive folder.
History of files from search uploaded in your folder
This query returns a list of recent files that matches your search query in a Google Drive folder.
History of videos uploaded in your folder
This query returns a list of recent videos saved in the Google Drive folder you specify.
Actions (Then that)
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Post to a space
This action will post a message to the space you choose in Google Chat.
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Upload file from URL
This action will download a file at a given URL and add it to Google Drive at the path you specify. NOTE: 100 MB file size limit.
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Add member to a space
This action will add a member to a space using their email address. Note: This action will only work if you have the permissions to modify the space members and settings. Also, the member should be a Google Workspace member.
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Create a private space
This action will create a private space in Google Chat.
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Update space description
This action will update the description of the space you select.
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Update space guidelines
This action will update the guidelines of the space you select.
Post to a space
This action will post a message to the space you choose in Google Chat.
Upload file from URL
This action will download a file at a given URL and add it to Google Drive at the path you specify. NOTE: 100 MB file size limit.
Add member to a space
This action will add a member to a space using their email address. Note: This action will only work if you have the permissions to modify the space members and settings. Also, the member should be a Google Workspace member.
Create a private space
This action will create a private space in Google Chat.
Update space description
This action will update the description of the space you select.
Update space guidelines
This action will update the guidelines of the space you select.
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About Google Chat
Google Chat is an intelligent and secure communication and collaboration tool, built for teams. From ad-hoc messaging to topic-based workstream collaboration, Chat makes it easy to get work done where the conversation is happening.
About Google Drive
Google Drive lets you store and access your files anywhere — on the web, on your hard drive, or on the go. Applets let you send the most important information into your Google Drive, automatically.