Slack has several productivity integrations to create tasks, record videos, add tasks, and more. In this guide, you’ll discover must-have integrations for Slack. Even if you only have a free plan, you can use all of them.
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How to Add These Slack Productivity Integrations
If you’re unsure how to integrate different apps with Slack platform, this guide on using Giphy in Slack has the steps you should follow. You’ll find them under the “How to Add Giphy to Slack” section, and the steps are identical for all other integrations.
Let’s now look at each of the best Slack productivity integrations.
1. G Suite
Slack integrates with several G Suite apps, including Google Calendar and Google Drive. You can receive Slack notifications for your Google Drive activity, and it’s even possible to create Google sheet, documents and presentations without leaving the app.
You can create events from Slack in Google Calendar and update several parameters, such as who you want to invite and the proposed start and finish times. It’s also possible to see your entire daily schedule in Slack, meaning that you don’t have to keep switching apps.
Slack also has a “Slack for Gmail” integration that lets you share emails to your Slack channels.
Alternative: Microsoft 365
If you prefer using Microsoft over Google, Slack has you covered with integrations with OneDrive and SharePoint, as well as Outlook Calendar (which works like Google Calendar) and Slack for Outlook (which works similarly to Slack for Gmail).
Meanwhile, OneDrive and SharePoint can retrieve files and folders from these tools. There’s also a Microsoft Teams Calls integration that allows you to start and join calls without leaving the app.
2. Zapier
Free Slack users are restricted to 10 integrations, but with Zapier, you can choose over 6,000 apps to connect. The main reason for using Zapier is its automation capabilities. For example, you can use Zapier to create Trello cards from your conversations.
Even with a free Zapier account, you can create unlimited Zaps to take care of the repetitive tasks. However, you must upgrade to a paid plan for features like multi-level Zaps and increased task allowances.
Zapier has some other handy Slack automation conditions, such as automatically setting your in-app status and sharing new social media posts in the app.
Tip: if you are looking for more interactions beyond your existing Slack channel, check out these Slack workspaces where you can join and meet other professional.
3. Asana
Besides using productivity bots in Slack, you can integrate project and task management software like Asana. You can create Asana tasks directly in Slack via a keyboard shortcut, with customization options like deadline, assignee, and the project you want to add it to.
After integrating Asana with Slack, you can choose whether to receive project updates and alert. Asana can complement other Slack commands, such as opening a new channel and viewing each channel’s members.
Alternative: Notion
If you don’t want to use Asana, I recommend Notion – one of my favorite apps. I use it to manage my personal life, track my freelance business, and manage many other projects. The plugin works similarly to Asana, as you can see below.
It’s also possible to customize your Notion AI settings within Slack. You can set custom instructions and/or add an ambient trigger.
Alternative #2: Workast
Workast is another project management tool that supports integration with Slack. One handy feature is the option to add checklists. To write this article, for example, I divided my checklist into three sections.
If you need a teammate to complete something, you can use Workast to make a form request. It’s also possible to create simple tasks via your integration, as you can with Asana.
4. Todoist
Todoist was my first foray away from paper to-do lists and into the digital world. I still use it for some tasks and projects today, and its simplicity is ideal for people who don’t want to get technical.
The Todoist Slack integration is nothing fancy, but it gets the job done if you don’t need lots of bells and whistles. You can quickly create a task in Slack and choose a due date; if needed, you can open the task in Todoist from your Slack chat or channel.
If you use the full app, consider learning different Todoist tips to boost your productivity.
5. Dropbox
As a professional photographer, I use Dropbox to store my completed projects and back up some of my unedited files. It’s also my go-to software for quickly sharing files with clients. If you use Slack within your organization, I recommend downloading the Dropbox extension.
After connecting Dropbox with Slack, you can type /dropbox in any chat. Then, you can choose the files and folders you want to share via a pop-up window.
While I have a paid Dropbox subscription, you can also connect the app to Slack with a free plan. For productivity in your browser, consider learning how to access Dropbox from Google Chrome.
Dropbox also has a Dropbox Paper plugin that lets your team create documents for essential project information.
6. Zoom
It’s easy to create and manage channels in Slack, and you have some audio options via the Huddle feature. However, Slack is limited in its video call capabilities. Zoom is one of the most popular video conferencing tools, and you can start calls directly within Slack via its integration.
You can choose whether you want to add the Zoom integration for just yourself or all of your channel members. To set up a meeting or call, you can type /zoom on your keyboard.
To use Zoom’s Slack integration, you’ll have to sign in to your Zoom account. If you’re already in the Google ecosystem, you can integrate Google Meet with Slack. Once you’ve done that, you can quickly set up a hangout for everyone to join.
Plenty of Handy Integrations for Slack
Since Slack lets free users add up to 10 integrations, it’s worth browsing the Slack app directory to find apps to help you improve your workflow. You can use integrations to view your to-do list and create new tasks, and they’re also handy for making your chats more fun. Integrations are one of many ways you can be more productive with Slack.
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Danny has written for online audiences for 10+ years. He specializes in Apple products and loves writing on his MacBook, keeping in touch on his iPhone, and measuring his workouts on his Apple Watch. Danny’s work has featured in multiple places online, including MUO, Lifewire, and Guiding Tech. Away from the keyboard, he’s passionate about photography and leading an active lifestyle outdoors.
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