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Shortwave integrations (2026)

Shortwave connects with 3 apps and APIs across 3 categories (messaging, email, calendar). What each integration enables is below.

Messaging1 integration

Shortwave + Slack integration

Slack is the canonical workplace messaging platform. Agents that integrate with Slack can be triggered from channels, post updates, and create threads — making them feel like a team member.

  • +Receive @mentions
  • +Post status updates
  • +Run inside DMs and channels
  • +Notify on events

Email1 integration

Shortwave + Gmail integration

Gmail integration is table-stakes for personal-assistant agents. Granular OAuth scopes let agents read drafts, send on your behalf, or just observe.

  • +Read inbox + threads
  • +Draft and send
  • +Triage and label
  • +Schedule sends

Calendar1 integration

Shortwave + Google Calendar integration

Google Calendar integration powers scheduling + meeting-prep workflows.

  • +Read upcoming events
  • +Propose + book meetings
  • +Reconcile conflicts
Ready to put Shortwave to work in your stack?

All 3 integrations work out of the box on the team tier (or higher). Configure permissions narrowly: only grant write access where the agent needs it.

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Frequently asked questions

Which apps does Shortwave integrate with?+

Shortwave currently integrates with 3 apps and APIs, including Gmail, Google Calendar, Slack. The full integration list is shown above with what each one enables.

Does Shortwave have a public API?+

Check Shortwave's vendor documentation for current API status. Most B2B AI agents offer some level of programmatic access on their team or enterprise tiers; the integrations listed above use either a public API or a first-party integration the vendor maintains.

How do I set up Shortwave in Slack?+

Shortwave installs as a Slack app — usually through the workspace admin's app directory. After install, you can @mention the agent in channels, DM it directly, or trigger via slash commands depending on the agent's surface. Workspace admins should review the requested scopes before approving.

Can I add custom integrations to Shortwave?+

Shortwave's integration story varies by tier — entry tiers usually expose only the bundled connectors above; team/enterprise tiers often unlock custom integrations via API or webhook. Check the vendor pricing page (linked above) for current integration tier breakdowns.

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