How to connect Google Chat and Captions
Create a New Scenario to Connect Google Chat and Captions
In the workspace, click the “Create New Scenario” button.

Add the First Step
Add the first node – a trigger that will initiate the scenario when it receives the required event. Triggers can be scheduled, called by a Google Chat, triggered by another scenario, or executed manually (for testing purposes). In most cases, Google Chat or Captions will be your first step. To do this, click "Choose an app," find Google Chat or Captions, and select the appropriate trigger to start the scenario.

Add the Google Chat Node
Select the Google Chat node from the app selection panel on the right.

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Configure the Google Chat
Click on the Google Chat node to configure it. You can modify the Google Chat URL and choose between DEV and PROD versions. You can also copy it for use in further automations.
Add the Captions Node
Next, click the plus (+) icon on the Google Chat node, select Captions from the list of available apps, and choose the action you need from the list of nodes within Captions.

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Authenticate Captions
Now, click the Captions node and select the connection option. This can be an OAuth2 connection or an API key, which you can obtain in your Captions settings. Authentication allows you to use Captions through Latenode.
Configure the Google Chat and Captions Nodes
Next, configure the nodes by filling in the required parameters according to your logic. Fields marked with a red asterisk (*) are mandatory.
Set Up the Google Chat and Captions Integration
Use various Latenode nodes to transform data and enhance your integration:
- Branching: Create multiple branches within the scenario to handle complex logic.
- Merging: Combine different node branches into one, passing data through it.
- Plug n Play Nodes: Use nodes that don’t require account credentials.
- Ask AI: Use the GPT-powered option to add AI capabilities to any node.
- Wait: Set waiting times, either for intervals or until specific dates.
- Sub-scenarios (Nodules): Create sub-scenarios that are encapsulated in a single node.
- Iteration: Process arrays of data when needed.
- Code: Write custom code or ask our AI assistant to do it for you.

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Save and Activate the Scenario
After configuring Google Chat, Captions, and any additional nodes, don’t forget to save the scenario and click "Deploy." Activating the scenario ensures it will run automatically whenever the trigger node receives input or a condition is met. By default, all newly created scenarios are deactivated.
Test the Scenario
Run the scenario by clicking “Run once” and triggering an event to check if the Google Chat and Captions integration works as expected. Depending on your setup, data should flow between Google Chat and Captions (or vice versa). Easily troubleshoot the scenario by reviewing the execution history to identify and fix any issues.
Most powerful ways to connect Google Chat and Captions
Google Meet + Captions + Google Chat: After a Google Meet call, automatically submit the recording for video generation with captions. Once the video is generated, post a message in a designated Google Chat channel with a link to the captioned video.
Google Chat + Captions + Slack: When a specific meeting alert appears in Google Chat, trigger Captions to generate a meeting summary. Then, send this summary with action items to a dedicated Slack channel.
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About Google Chat
Use Google Chat in Latenode for automated notifications & alerts. Trigger messages based on events in other apps, like new database entries or payment confirmations. Centralize alerts and status updates across services within a single, scalable Latenode workflow. Add custom logic and AI for smart notifications.
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About Captions
Need accurate, automated captions for videos? Integrate Captions with Latenode to generate and sync subtitles across platforms. Automate video accessibility for marketing, training, or support. Latenode adds scheduling, file handling, and error control to Captions, making scalable captioning workflows simple and efficient.
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FAQ Google Chat and Captions
How can I connect my Google Chat account to Captions using Latenode?
To connect your Google Chat account to Captions on Latenode, follow these steps:
- Sign in to your Latenode account.
- Navigate to the integrations section.
- Select Google Chat and click on "Connect".
- Authenticate your Google Chat and Captions accounts by providing the necessary permissions.
- Once connected, you can create workflows using both apps.
Can I automatically share Captions transcripts in Google Chat?
Yes, you can! Latenode’s visual editor makes it easy to send Captions transcripts to Google Chat channels, improving team collaboration and information sharing.
What types of tasks can I perform by integrating Google Chat with Captions?
Integrating Google Chat with Captions allows you to perform various tasks, including:
- Send meeting transcripts to a specific Google Chat channel.
- Notify users in Google Chat when new captions are available.
- Create a searchable archive of meeting transcripts in Google Chat.
- Automatically summarize key discussion points in Google Chat.
- Use AI to identify action items from transcripts and post to Google Chat.
What Google Chat events trigger workflows inside Latenode?
New messages, user joins, and channel creation can trigger workflows. This enables real-time automation based on Google Chat activity.
Are there any limitations to the Google Chat and Captions integration on Latenode?
While the integration is powerful, there are certain limitations to be aware of:
- Complex transcript formatting may not be fully supported in Google Chat.
- Large transcripts may take time to process and deliver.
- Real-time captioning workflows depend on the speed of the Captions service.