[No-Code Automatic Translation] How to Automatically Translate Slack Messages!

2. The Yoom login screen will be displayed, so please enter your account information and log in.
(If you are already logged in, it will not be displayed)
3. The template will be copied to My Project, so please enter a title of your choice.

STEP2 Add Slack and Google Sheets to My Apps

1. After logging into Yoom, select "My Apps" from the left column and choose "+ New Connection".

2. From the list of new connections in My Apps, select "Slack" and "Google Sheets" to be used this time and link the apps. You can also search by app name.
   (The image shows the Slack connection. Please link Google Sheets in the same way.)

3. Select the workspace and proceed to the next screen. Choose the channel to post to from the candidates and select "Allow".

4. Then, follow the on-screen instructions to link the apps.

5. Similarly, link the Google Sheets app.
   For instructions on linking Slack and Google Sheets, please refer to here.

STEP3 Edit the Trigger to Activate When a New Message is Posted in Slack

1. Select the app trigger.

2. The linked account and action are set, so check the contents and select "Next".

3. Configure the API settings. Select the channel ID from the candidates and choose "Test".
   If the test is successful, select "Save".
※ The trigger can be set to activate at intervals of 5, 10, 15, 30, or 60 minutes. Please note that the shortest activation interval varies depending on the plan.

STEP4 Set Up an Operation to Translate Slack Messages into English

1. Select the "Translate" operation.
   (This operation does not have a red exclamation mark, so no action is required. I'll provide details since it's a good opportunity.)

2. Set the action and translation target, and perform a test. If the test is successful, select "Save".

STEP5 Edit the Operation to Send the Translated Content as a Message in Slack

1. Select "Send a Message to the Thread".

2. Check the linked account and action, and select "Next".

3. Select the channel ID to post to from the candidates. Confirm that the translation result is set in the message and select "Test".
   If the test is successful, select "Save".

STEP6 Edit the Operation to Add Records of Pre- and Post-Translation Text to Google Sheets

1. Select "Add Records of Pre- and Post-Translation Text".

2. Check the linked account and configure the database connection.
   Select the spreadsheet to add records to from the candidates under "Spreadsheet ID", and set the tab name and table range.
   After entering, select "Next".

3. Set the values for the records to be added.
   For the pre-translation text, select "Output > When a New Message is Posted to the Channel > Message Content".
   For the post-translation text, select "Output > Translate to English > Translation Result".

   After entering, select "Test", and if the test is successful, select "Save".

3. Finally, turn the trigger ON to complete.

Other Automation Examples Using Slack and AI Features

In addition to the integrations introduced today, various automations can be achieved by utilizing Slack's API and AI features.

If you find something interesting, please give it a try!

Automation Examples Integrating Slack and AI Features

The template explained in this article includes operations for registering to Google Sheets, but it is also possible to integrate by translating the content received on Slack and notifying it back to Slack.
Additionally, messages posted on Slack can be translated by AI and the translated version can be notified to another chat tool.
Furthermore, it is possible to use AI features to perform OCR on articles posted on websites to Slack and notify the summarized text back to Slack.

Example of Automation Using Slack

Notify Slack When Information is Registered in the Database

Automatically notify Slack when information is added to Google Sheets, Salesforce, etc.

Summarize and Translate Slack Posts Using AI Apps

Automatically summarize and translate content posted on Slack using tools like ChatGPT and DeepL.

Notify Slack when a request is approved in the workflow

Automatically notify Slack when a request is approved in systems like Garoon, Jobcan Expense Management, or Workflow.

Examples of Automation Using AI Features

Extract text and add it to apps or databases

Automatically extract specific content from messages posted on Slack using AI and add it to Trello, Google Sheets, etc.

Transcribe Audio Data and Send Notifications

Audio data uploaded to cloud storage can be transcribed by AI and automatically notified to Slack, or it can be automatically transcribed by AI and notified to Slack after a web conference ends.

Summarize the text

Automatically summarize messages received via chat tools or emails for notifications, or add content to documents.

Benefits of Automatically Translating Slack Messages

1. Streamlining Multilingual Communication

With Slack messages being automatically translated, team members who use different languages can communicate smoothly. The hassle of translating each message is eliminated, allowing for immediate understanding of posted messages, significantly speeding up response times. Even if different languages are used, smooth communication is possible. For example, messages posted on Slack can be automatically translated into English or other languages and sent within the thread, allowing conversations to proceed without language barriers.

2. Advancing Global Projects

In multinational teams or global projects, language barriers can often be a challenge. By utilizing Slack's automatic translation feature, progress reports and task instructions can be accurately shared, ensuring smooth project advancement. Eliminating the need for manual translation improves work efficiency and boosts productivity. For instance, a progress report posted by a Japanese team can be automatically translated into English and notified to the US team members via Slack.

3. Speeding Up Customer Support

Automatic translation is extremely useful in customer support scenarios. By automatically translating inquiries from overseas customers and notifying them via Slack, you can immediately grasp the content of the inquiry and respond quickly. For example, by creating a system where inquiries sent in English are automatically translated into Japanese and notified to the support team via Slack, you can reduce translation time and enable smooth responses even from members who are not proficient in foreign languages. This can lead to improved customer satisfaction.

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Conclusion

How was it? By automatically integrating Slack with translation tools, you can greatly contribute to promoting smooth communication in global projects and improving work efficiency. The flow introduced here is for translation into English, but translation into other languages or multiple languages is also possible. There seem to be many benefits not only for those currently working in a global environment but also for those considering globalization or accepting workers from overseas.

Please make use of Yoom to advance automation in your work without coding!