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A trigger is the event that starts your Zap—like a "New Document" from Google Docs.

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An action happens after the trigger—such as "API Request (Beta)" in Grain.

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Supported triggers and actions

Zapier helps you create workflows that connect your apps to automate repetitive tasks. A trigger is an event that starts a workflow, and an action is an event a Zap performs.

New Document
Triggers when a new document is added (inside any folder).
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- Document
  Required
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- Drive containing the template document
- Folder containing the template document
- Template Document
  Required
- New Document Name
  Required
- Drive
- Folder for new Document
- Sharing Preference
- Organization Domain
- Unused Fields Preference
- Export Formats
- Insert Inline Image (Image URL)
- Image location (Segment ID)
- Image location (Index)
- Image location (tabId)
Action
Write
- Document
  Required
- Find text
  Required
- Replace text
- Match case
Action
Write
- Document
  Required
- Image URL
  Required
- Insert position (Index)
  Required
- Width (points)
- Height (points)
- Segment ID
- Tab ID
Action
Write

- Document Name
  Required
- Document Content
  Required
- Drive
- Folder
- Export Formats
- Insert Inline Image (Image URL)
- Image location (Segment ID)
- Image location (Index)
- Image location (tabId)
Action
Write
- Document
  Required
- Background color (hex)
- Page width (points)
- Page height (points)
- Top margin (points)
- Bottom margin (points)
- Left margin (points)
- Right margin (points)
- Page number start
- Use different first page header and footer
- Use different even page header and footer
Action
Write

- Drive
- Folder
- Document Name
  Required
Action
Search
- Document ID
  Required
Action
Search
- Drive
- Folder
- Document Name
  Required
- Document Content
  Required
- Export Formats
- Insert Inline Image (Image URL)
- Image location (Segment ID)
- Image location (Index)
- Image location (tabId)
Action
Search or write
Highlight Deleted
Triggers when a Highlight is deleted.
Trigger
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- Include Highlights
- Include Participants
- Include Calendar Event
- Include HubSpot
- Include AI Action Items
- Include AI Summary
- Include AI Sections
Trigger
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- Include Highlights
- Include Participants
- Include Calendar Event
- Include HubSpot
- Include AI Action Items
- Include AI Summary
- Include AI Sections
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Story Deleted
Triggers when a Story is deleted.
Trigger
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- Stop on error
  Required
- HTTP Method
  Required
- URL
  Required
- Query string parameters
- Additional request headers
- Body
Action
Write

- Drive
- Folder
Trigger
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- Drive
- Folder
- Document Name
  Required
- Text to Append
  Required
- Append Text on New Line?
Action
Write
- File
  Required
- Specify Document Name
- Drive
- Folder
Action
Write
- Document
  Required
- Start position (Index)
  Required
- End position (Index)
  Required
- Formatting Options
- Link URL
- Font size (points)
- Font family
- Text color (hex)
- Background color (hex)
- Segment ID
- Tab ID
Action
Write
- Document
  Required
- Text to insert
  Required
- Insert position (Index)
  Required
- Segment ID
- Tab ID
Action
Write
- Document
  Required
- Select which image to replace
  Required
- New image URL
  Required
- Select which tab the image is in
Action
Write
- Api_docs_info
- Stop on error
  Required
- HTTP Method
  Required
- URL
  Required
- Query string parameters
- Additional request headers
- Body
Action
Write
- Document
  Required
- Text to Find
  Required
- Match Case
- Return All Matches
Action
Search
- Document ID
  Required
Action
Search
- Include Transcript
- Include Speakers
Trigger
Instant
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- Include Transcript
- Include Speakers
Trigger
Instant
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Recording Deleted
Triggers when a Recording is deleted.
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Story Added
Triggers when a new Story is created.
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Story Updated
Triggers when a Story is updated.
Trigger
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- Recording ID
  Required
- Format
  Required
Action
Search

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Trigger Google Docs and Grain actions from backend services, scripts, or agent code.

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# TypeScript / Node
npm install @zapier/zapier-sdk

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import { createZapierSdk } from '@zapier/zapier-sdk';

const zapier = createZapierSdk();
await zapier.runAction({ /* google-docs / grain action */ });

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Connect Google Docs and Grain to power AI-driven automation

Launch your first automated workflow

Create Google Docs documents from new Grain recordings

Create summaries of Grain recordings with AI by Zapier and add to Google Docs

Create Google Docs documents from new Grain recordings

Create summaries of Grain recordings with AI by Zapier and add to Google Docs

Top companies trust Zapier to automate work that solves their unique business problems—no coding required.

How Zapier works

Choose a trigger

Add your action

You’re connected!

Supported triggers and actions

Use Google Docs and Grain with AI agents and code

Connect via Zapier MCP

Call from code with the Zapier SDK

Zapier is the automation platform of choice for 87% of Forbes Cloud 100 companies in 2023

Connect Google Docs and Grain to integrate crucial parts of your business

Automate your lead management and improve conversions

Create more impactful campaigns with automation

Provide world-class support with a little help from automation

Automate your way to actionable, up-to-date data

Resolve incidents faster with automation

Learn how to automate Google Docs on the Zapier blog

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