How to analyze content posted on Slack using Gemini and update the response back to Slack

(1) After copying the template, the following screen will appear in Yoom. Click "OK" to proceed to detailed settings.

Alternatively, open "My Projects" in Yoom and click on the copied template as shown below.

(2) The following screen will appear. Click "When a new message is posted in a channel" within the flow.

(3) When the following screen appears, please check the settings.
- "Title" → Can be changed as needed
- "Account information to integrate with Slack" → Ensure the account is correct
- "Trigger Action" → When a new message is posted in a channel

Once confirmed, click "Next."

(4) The following screen will appear. Select the trigger activation interval from the dropdown.
* Triggers 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.

Once the settings are complete, click "Test," and if successful, click "Save."

(1) Next, to configure Gemini, click "Generate Content" within the flow.

(2) When the following screen appears, please check the settings.
- "Title" → Can be changed as needed
- "Account information to integrate with Gemini" → Ensure the account is correct
- "Action" → Generate Content

(3) The following screen will appear. Enter the required fields.
You can also reference the values obtained during the trigger in Step 2 as output. For more on output, please see

Once the settings are complete, click "Test," and if successful, click "Save."

Set up an action to send a message to a channel on Slack

(1) Next, click "Send a message to a channel" within the flow.

(2) When the following screen appears, please check the settings.
- "Title" → Can be changed as needed
- "Account information to integrate with Slack" → Ensure the account is correct
- "Execution Action" → Send a message to a channel

(3) The following screen will appear. Enter the required fields.
Once the settings are complete, click "Test," and if successful, click "Save."

Finally, click "Turn on Trigger" to complete the automation setup.
Check to ensure the flow bot activates correctly.

Other Automation Examples Using Slack and Gemini

In addition to the integrations introduced today, various automations can be achieved by utilizing the APIs of Slack and Gemini.

If there's anything you're interested in, please give it a try!

Automation Examples Integrating Slack and Gemini

It is possible to integrate by analyzing images uploaded to Google Drive with Gemini and notifying the content to Slack, or by summarizing Slack posts with Gemini and adding them to Google Sheets.
Furthermore, you can also summarize the content added to Google Sheets with Gemini and notify it 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.

Notify Slack when a task is completed in the project management app

Automatically notify Slack when a task is completed in Asana, Trello, etc.

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Notify Slack of Inquiry Details

Automatically notify Slack of inquiry details sent via Google Forms or Gmail.

Automation Example Using Gemini

Summarize and Save Content Added to the Database

Automatically summarize content added to Notion, Google Sheets, etc., using Gemini and save it to the database.

Identify Content and Documents Received via Email with Gemini

You can use Gemini to identify messages received via email and automatically assign them to the appropriate person, or classify documents with Gemini and automatically save them to Google Drive.
Additionally, it is possible to summarize messages with Gemini and automatically add them to Google Sheets.

Summarize and Save the Responses from the Form

Automatically summarize the responses from Google Forms and add them to Notion or similar platforms.

Benefits of Integrating Slack and Gemini

Benefit 1: Streamlining Customer Support

With this integration, when a customer inquiry is posted on Slack, Gemini automatically analyzes it and generates an appropriate response.
This leads to a quicker response from customer support representatives. It is particularly effective during peak inquiry times or when support resources are limited.
New or less experienced employees can refer to the responses generated by Gemini's assistant while handling customer interactions, which can reduce the burden on dedicated support staff and promote employee development.

Benefit 2: Optimizing Project Management

The integration of Slack and Gemini is also beneficial for project management.
Gemini analyzes the progress updates and issues posted by project members on Slack and suggests next steps or solutions.
This makes it easier for project managers to grasp overall progress and is expected to enhance the productivity of the entire team.
It is especially effective when managing multiple projects simultaneously.

Conclusion

The integration of Slack and Gemini is expected to speed up customer interactions that require specialized knowledge and experience.
Additionally, it seems likely to contribute to employee development while reducing personnel costs, even for new or less experienced employees.

By using Yoom, you can easily set up this integration without needing complex programming skills, making it convenient.
Take this opportunity to introduce automation and enhance your operational efficiency.