Complete Guide to AI Assistant Integrations

The power of an AI assistant comes from its integrations. Here's how to connect everything effectively.

Email Integrations

Gmail / Google Workspace

• OAuth connection
• Full inbox access
• Send capability
• Label management

Microsoft 365 / Outlook

• Microsoft auth
• Shared mailboxes
• Calendar sync
• Teams integration

Other Providers

• IMAP/SMTP setup
• App-specific passwords
• Security considerations

Calendar Integrations

Google Calendar

• Full read/write access
• Multiple calendar support
• Availability detection
• Meeting creation

Outlook Calendar

• Microsoft Graph API
• Room booking
• Team availability

Apple Calendar

• Limited integration
• Workarounds available

Messaging Integrations

Slack

• Bot installation
• Channel access
• DM capability
• Reaction support

WhatsApp

• Business API or personal
• Two-way messaging
• Media support

Telegram

• Bot creation
• Rich messages
• Commands

Discord

• Server integration
• Channel management

Productivity Tools

Notion

• Database access
• Page creation
• Content sync

Asana / Monday / Trello

• Task creation
• Status updates
• Assignment

Todoist

• Task management
• Project organization

Best Practices

Security

• Use OAuth when available
• Minimum permissions
• Regular review
• Revoke unused

Reliability

• Test after setup
• Monitor for breaks
• Have fallbacks

Optimization

• Start simple
• Add as needed
• Review effectiveness

Troubleshooting

Common issues:

• Token expiration
• Permission changes
• API updates
• Rate limits

The more integrated, the more powerful your AI becomes.