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Create ClickUp tasks and send Slack notifications from new Google Drive files

This automation template helps streamline the process of creating ClickUp tasks from new file uploads in a designated Google Drive folder, and then sends a notification message to a Slack channel.

It is designed for teams that need to track new content in their project management system and communicate updates to relevant stakeholders. The automation integrates with Google Drive, ClickUp, and Slack to monitor for new file uploads, create corresponding tasks in ClickUp, and send messages to a designated Slack channel.

Updated Apr 2, 2026Est. run: 8sEst. cost: $0.0005
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What this template does

  • Monitors a designated Google Drive folder for new file uploads
  • Creates ClickUp tasks for each new file upload
  • Sends a notification message to a Slack channel about the new task
  • Integrates data from Google Drive, ClickUp, and Slack
  • Automates the process of tracking new content and updates

How it works

1
Trigger

Monitor Google Drive

The automation monitors a designated Google Drive folder for new file uploads.

2
Action

Create ClickUp Task

When a new file is detected, the automation creates a new task in ClickUp with details about the uploaded file.

3
Action

Send Slack Message

The automation sends a notification message to a designated Slack channel, informing the team about the new ClickUp task.

Setup guide

1

Connect Google Drive

1. Add a Google Drive credential in the Latenode Credentials panel by authenticating with your Google account. 2. Add a Google Drive node to your workflow and select the credential you added in step 1. Choose the folder you want to monitor for new file uploads.

2

Configure ClickUp

1. Add a ClickUp credential in the Latenode Credentials panel by authenticating with your ClickUp account. 2. Add a ClickUp node to your workflow and select the credential you added in step 1. Configure the ClickUp project, space, and task details you want to use for the new tasks.

3

Set up Slack notification

1. Add a Slack credential in the Latenode Credentials panel by authenticating with your Slack workspace. 2. Add a Slack node to your workflow and select the credential you added in step 1. Specify the Slack channel where you want to send the notification messages.

4

Map data fields

1. In the Google Drive node, map the file name and file link to the corresponding ClickUp task fields. 2. In the Slack node, map the ClickUp task details (such as title, description, and link) to the message content.

5

Test and activate

1. Test your workflow by uploading a new file to the Google Drive folder and verifying that the ClickUp task is created and the Slack message is sent correctly. 2. Activate your workflow in the Latenode builder to start automating the process.

Requirements

A Google Drive account with access to the folder containing the files to be processed
A ClickUp account with the ability to create tasks in the relevant space/list
A Slack account and a channel to receive the notification messages
API access or OAuth credentials for the Google Drive, ClickUp, and Slack integrations

FAQ

Common questions about this template

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