With the announcement of Google Workspace Flows at Google Cloud Next 2025, Workspace developers and power users have been eager to see how this new platform integrates with the ecosystem we know and love. Currently available in the Gemini for Workspace Alpha programme, Workspace Flows promises to bridge the gap between simple tasks and complex, AI-driven processes.
In a fantastic new three-part series, Google Workspace expert Stéphane Giron takes us on a complete tour of the platform. From the initial interface to complex logic handling, this series is the perfect primer for anyone looking to automate their organisation’s daily grind.
Here is a breakdown of the series:
Part 1: A First Look The introductory article sets the stage, explaining how to enable Workspace Flows within the Admin console and providing a tour of the dashboard. Stéphane highlights how Flows is built with Gemini at its foundation, allowing users to describe workflows in natural language to generate automations instantly.
Part 2: The Starters (Triggers) In the second instalment, the focus shifts to the engine of every Agent: the Starter. Stéphane provides a deep dive into Application-based starters (reacting to events in Gmail, Drive, Chat, Sheets, Calendar, and Forms) versus Schedule-based starters. He details how granular these triggers can be—such as filtering emails by specific criteria before a flow even begins.
Part 3: Steps and Logic The final piece explores the “Steps”—the actions that happen after the trigger. The article covers:
- Core App Steps: Standard actions like sending emails or creating Calendar events.
- AI Integration: Using ‘Ask Gemini’ to reason, summarise, or transform content.
- Logic: Implementing ‘Check if’ and ‘Decide’ steps to create dynamic paths.
Apps Script Integration
Of particular interest to the AppsScriptPulse community is the mention in Part 3 regarding Custom Steps. Stéphane notes that for ultimate power users, Workspace Flows will offer the ability to create custom steps using Google Apps Script. This feature will unlock the full potential of the ecosystem, allowing developers to build highly specific integrations that aren’t available out of the box.
Click the source links to find out more!
Sources
- Automate your Workspace: A first look at Google Flows
- Mastering Google Flows: A deep dive into every Starter trigger
- Mastering Google Flows: A guide to building powerful workflows with Steps
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