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Google Chat APIs now generally available to all Workspace developers

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Date Published
Author
Mike Rhemtulla
Word Count
412
Company Posts That Month
11
Language
English
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Summary

Google Chat has expanded its capabilities with the general availability of APIs that allow developers to programmatically manage spaces, memberships, messages, reactions, and attachments, enhancing its utility as a connectivity and workflow tool for hybrid organizations. These APIs, initially in Developer Preview, now enable the creation of user-facing apps that integrate workflows directly into Chat, providing users with contextual information and streamlining communication. Companies like LumApps are utilizing these APIs to improve collaboration by enabling direct messaging from user directories based on attributes like job titles or departments. Additionally, the Developer Preview program introduces "import mode" spaces, which allow developers to import user data from other enterprise messaging platforms into Google Chat, maintaining historical data context without disrupting users. This development aims to enhance productivity by allowing users to efficiently manage tasks and information within the Google Chat environment.

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