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Google Chat

In one line: Connect Google Chat so your UnleashX agent can browse spaces, read and search messages, and post, edit, or remove messages — all in plain language.

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1. Overview

Google Chat is Google’s team messaging platform in Workspace. Conversations live in spaces — group rooms and direct messages — where teams share updates, files, and threaded discussions. Once connected to UnleashX, your agent can list the spaces you belong to, read and pull up individual messages, post new messages, edit ones it sent, and delete messages when needed. It works against your live Google Chat using your own Google sign-in, so it respects your account and space memberships. Connecting Google Chat to UnleashX means your agent can keep the conversation moving. Instead of switching to Chat to post an update or catch up on a space, you tell your agent and it reads the thread or sends the message for you.

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2. What you’ll need

  • A Google Workspace account with Google Chat enabled.
  • Membership in the spaces you want the agent to read from or post to.
  • An UnleashX account with access to Data Connectors.
No API key to paste. Google Chat uses OAuth — you click Authorize and sign in with Google.
Your Workspace admin controls whether third-party apps can connect to Google Chat, and the agent can only see spaces you’re a member of. If authorization is blocked or a space is missing, ask your admin to allow UnleashX or add you to the space.

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3. Get your credentials

There’s no key to copy. Authentication runs through Google’s secure OAuth sign-in.
1

Start the connection in UnleashX

Connecting Google Chat (Section 4) opens a Google Sign in window.
2

Sign in with Google

Choose the Google account whose Chat spaces you want the agent to use, and sign in at https://accounts.google.com. Complete two-factor authentication if prompted.
3

Review and accept the scopes

Google shows the access UnleashX is requesting (see the scopes table). Review it and click Allow.
4

Confirm the account

If you’re signed in to more than one Google account, make sure you picked the one that belongs to the spaces you want to work with.
5

Return to UnleashX

Google redirects you back automatically and the connector links to your account. Behind the scenes UnleashX uses Google’s OAuth token — you never handle it yourself.
Permissions (Google OAuth scopes) UnleashX requests:
Google OAuth scopes are granular. UnleashX requests only what these tools need, and Google — not UnleashX — enforces the limits.

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4. Connect on UnleashX

1

Open your agent

Go to https://www.tryunleashx.com and open the agent you want to connect.
2

Open Data Connectors

Inside the agent, go to Data Connectors.
3

Find Google Chat

Locate Google Chat and click Connect (or Add / Configure).
4

Authorize with Google

Click Authorize, sign in with Google, and accept the scopes.
5

Confirm success

You return to UnleashX and the Google Chat connector shows a Connected badge.

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Use Google Chat in a Workflow

Once connected, you can add Google Chat to any automation from the Workflows builder. Its triggers and tools appear in the Apps panel, marked with an MCP badge.
1

Add a trigger node

Open Workflows → New Workflow. On the canvas, click + Add Trigger. In the Paths panel, open the Apps tab and select Google Chat — its Triggers are listed underneath. Use the search box if you have many connectors.
2

Add an action node

Click the + below any node to add a step, then pick Google Chat again — this time the panel lists its Actions.
3

Configure the step

Fill in the fields for the trigger or action you picked. Required fields are marked with a red asterisk (*).
4

Add or select your account

Under Selected account, choose an already-connected account, or click Add Account to connect one now.
5

Save and test

Click Save. Use Test to verify the step, then toggle Publish when the workflow is ready.
The steps are the same for every connector. For the full workflow builder guide, see Using MCP in Workflows.

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5. Available tools

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Available triggers

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6. Example usage

“Post ‘Deploy is done — production is live’ to the Engineering space.” → Runs List Spaces to find Engineering, then Create Message to post the update. “Catch me up on the latest messages in the Product space.” → Runs List Messages on the Product space and summarizes the recent conversation.

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7. Permissions & data access

UnleashX can:
  • List the spaces you belong to and read their details.
  • Read and list messages in those spaces.
  • Post new messages and edit ones it sent.
  • Delete messages where you allow it (this tool is clearly marked ⚠️).
UnleashX cannot:
  • Access spaces you’re not a member of.
  • Access other Google services (Gmail, Drive, Calendar) — those are separate connectors.
  • Change your Google account password or security settings.
To disconnect: In UnleashX, open Data Connectors → Google Chat → Disconnect. You can also revoke access at https://myaccount.google.com/permissions (Third-party apps with account access). Disconnecting revokes access immediately.

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8. Troubleshooting

For general MCP issues, see /mcp/integrations.

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9. Frequently asked questions

Are my messages stored by UnleashX? No. UnleashX reads and writes messages live through the Google Chat API per request; it doesn’t keep a copy. Which account does the agent use? The Google account you selected when connecting. To switch, reconnect and choose a different account. Can the agent post in any space? Only spaces you’re a member of. It can’t see or post to spaces you don’t belong to. Does this work with personal Google accounts? Google Chat is a Workspace feature, so it works with Workspace accounts where Chat is enabled and third-party access is allowed.

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10. References