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Auto-respond to Slack messages as yourself using GPT and Google Docs RAG

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by Automate With Marc βœ“ Β· 952 views Β· created 2025-08-15 Β· Internal Wiki, Multimodal AI

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SlackOpenAI Chat ModelSimple MemoryGoogle DocsAI Agent

What it does

πŸ’¬ GPT-5 Slack Impersonation Agent with RAG – Auto-Respond to Messages Using Live Project Docs Let AI handle your Slack conversations β€” and always have the right answer. This n8n workflow transforms GPT-5 into your on-brand Slack assistant, capable of responding as you in real-time while referencing a Google Docs RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) document for accurate project updates. Watch step-by-step build like these on: https://www.youtube.com/@automatewithmarc Here’s how it works: Listens for Slack mentions or messages β€” triggered instantly when someone talks to you. Understands the conversation context using GPT-5 and conversation memory. Retrieves the latest project updates from your linked Google Doc via RAG. Responds in Slack as you β€” maintaining your tone, style, and workplace personality. Key Features & Benefits: 🧠 RAG-powered accuracy – Always pulls the latest info from your project docs. πŸ€– GPT-5 natural conversation – Replies feel human, friendly, and context-aware. ⚑ Instant responses – No more message backlog or missed updates. 🎯 Impersonation mode – Sends replies under your Slack name for seamless collaboration. πŸ”„ Continuous conversation memory – Keeps track of what was said before. Ideal Use Cases: Acting as a stand-in during busy periods so no message goes unanswered. Project managers who want instant, document-backed answers. Customer support or client-facing roles needing quick, accurate replies. Included Integrations: Slack Trigger & Send Message – Listen and reply in real-time. GPT-5 Agent – Craft context-aware, on-brand responses. Google Docs Tool – Pull live data from your RAG document. Conversation Memory – Maintain context across messages. πŸ’‘ Pro Tip: Customize the system prompt to mimic your exact tone and integrate with multiple docs for broader knowledge coverage.

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