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Google Chat

Search spaces, read messages, send messages, and add reactions through the Google Chat API Discovery document.

Install
caplets install spiritledsoftware/caplets google-chat

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  • Can change external servicesThis Caplet may perform mutating operations against an external service.
  • Authentication requiredThis Caplet needs credentials or an auth flow before use.
CAPLET.md

Frontmatter

FieldValue
nameGoogle Chat
descriptionSearch spaces, read messages, send messages, and add reactions through the Google Chat API Discovery document.
avoidWhenPrefer Gmail for email-centric work or a task system for durable task tracking.
tagsgoogle, chat, messaging, collaboration
catalog.iconhttps://www.gstatic.com/images/branding/product/2x/chat_2020q4_48dp.png
googleDiscoveryApi.discoveryUrlhttps://chat.googleapis.com/$discovery/rest?version=v1
googleDiscoveryApi.includeOperationschat.spaces.list, chat.spaces.search, chat.spaces.get, chat.spaces.findDirectMessage, chat.spaces.findGroupChats, chat.spaces.members.list, chat.spaces.members.get, chat.spaces.messages.list, chat.spaces.messages.get, chat.media.download, chat.spaces.messages.create, chat.spaces.messages.reactions.create
googleDiscoveryApi.auth.typeoauth2
googleDiscoveryApi.auth.issuerhttps://accounts.google.com
googleDiscoveryApi.auth.clientId$vault:GOOGLE_CLIENT_ID
googleDiscoveryApi.auth.clientSecret$vault:GOOGLE_CLIENT_SECRET
googleDiscoveryApi.auth.scopeshttps://www.googleapis.com/auth/chat.spaces.readonly, https://www.googleapis.com/auth/chat.memberships.readonly, https://www.googleapis.com/auth/chat.messages.readonly, https://www.googleapis.com/auth/chat.messages.create, https://www.googleapis.com/auth/chat.messages.reactions.create

Google Chat

Finding conversation context

Locate the relevant space, direct message, or group chat first. Read recent history and membership context before preparing a summary or reply. Download media only when the attachment is necessary for the operator's task.

Safe operation and limits

  • Chat messages can contain sensitive internal discussion. Keep reads narrow and summaries limited to what the operator needs.
  • Outgoing messages and reactions are visible to real people. Confirm the target space, thread, recipients, and content; prepare a draft first when intent or audience is ambiguous.
  • This Caplet does not expose message update/delete, space administration, custom emoji, availability, import, or organization-wide admin operations.