New files in a Drive folder → Slack
Your team is notified whenever a file is added to a shared Drive folder.
How it works
Trigger: Google Drive — file created in a folder
- Watch a specific Drive folder.
- Post the file name and link to Slack.
Diagram
Trigger App
Build it
Pick your tool — same automation, step by step.
Copy and paste straight into an n8n canvas (Ctrl+V), or download and use Import from File. Then connect your own credentials and replace every YOUR_… placeholder.
Show code (88 lines)
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}In Make, create a new scenario and add these modules in order:
- Google Drive › Watch Files in a Folder
- Slack › Create a Message
- Every module run uses Make operations — the free plan includes a monthly quota.
- Module and step names can differ slightly as Make and Zapier update their apps.
In Zapier, create a new Zap and add these steps in order:
- Google Drive — New File in Folder
- Slack — Send Channel Message
- Module and step names can differ slightly as Make and Zapier update their apps.
Tips
- Great for client folders: know the moment a client uploads something.
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