Amazon Alexa
Discord
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An automated workflow using zapier

Connects Amazon Alexa + Discord

Post messages to Discord with new trigger phrases spoken to Amazon Alexa

About this workflow template

This automation scenario allows you to connect Amazon Alexa and Discord

It can be build using Zapier, a no-code workflow automation tool. Zapier allows you to create automated scripts using a simple drag-and-drop interface for non-technical users. This is a ready-made scenario, but it can be customized by adding more apps, actions, filters or branches.

Amazon Alexa and Discord can also be integrated using automation tools other than zapier:

Diagram

Post messages to Discord with new trigger phrases spoken to Amazon Alexa
Workflow diagram: Amazon Alexa + Discord integration

How it works?

When this trigger fires in Amazon Alexa

Amazon Alexa

Trigger Phrase Spoken in Amazon Alexa

Triggers when you ask Alexa to trigger a zap with your trigger phrase. Requires the Zapier skill on an Alexa enabled device.

Then this action happens in Discord

Discord

Send Channel Message in Discord

Post a new message to a specific #channel you choose.

How to set up this workflow

This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Post messages to Discord with new trigger phrases spoken to Amazon Alexa.

Part I

Configure Applications

First, we need to connect Amazon Alexa and Discord to Zapier.

  • Create Zapier account.

    Create Zapier account.

    Create Zapier account if you don't have one.

  • Connect Amazon Alexa to Zapier.

    Connect Amazon Alexa to Zapier.

    Give Zapier access to your Amazon Alexa account, using Amazon Alexa credentials.

  • Connect Discord to Zapier.

    Connect Discord to Zapier.

    Give Zapier access to your Discord account, using Discord credentials.

Part II

Build an integration workflow

Next, we need to create a workflow automation scenario using graphical no-code web interface of Zapier.

  • Set up a Trigger action for Amazon Alexa

    Set up a Trigger action for Amazon Alexa

    Choose the following trigger: Trigger Phrase Spoken (Triggers when you ask Alexa to trigger a zap with your trigger phrase. Requires the Zapier skill on an Alexa enabled device.).

  • Then set up an Action for Discord

    Then set up an Action for Discord

    Choose this action: Send Channel Message (Post a new message to a specific #channel you choose.).

Part III

Test and Publish

Finally, we need to test this automation and publish it.

  • Customize data flow

    Customize data flow

    Configure the data that is exchanged between Amazon Alexa and Discord.

  • Test the workflow and turn it on for production use

    Test the workflow and turn it on for production use

    Test your scenario and publish to production. Now you have an automatic workflow, that will Post messages to Discord with new trigger phrases spoken to Amazon Alexa!

Supported triggers and actions

  • Discord

    New message (instant)

    New message (instant)

    pipedream
    triggerbypipedream
  • Discord

    New message posted to channel

    Triggers when a new message is posted to a specific text channel.

    zapieralbato
    triggerbyzapieralbato
  • Discord

    New reaction on message (legacy)

    Triggers when a new reaction is added to a specific message with the details of the user who reacted to it.

    zapier
    triggerbyzapier
  • Discord

    New user added

    Triggers when a new user joins the Discord Server.

    zapieralbato
    triggerbyzapieralbato
  • Discord

    Message deleted (instant)

    Message deleted (instant)

    pipedream
    triggerbypipedream
  • Discord

    New guild member (instant)

    New guild member (instant)

    pipedream
    triggerbypipedream
  • Amazon Alexa

    Delete a skill

    Deletes an Alexa skill.

    integromat
    actionbyintegromat
  • Amazon Alexa

    Enable/disable a skill

    Enables or disables an Alexa custom or music skill.

    integromat
    actionbyintegromat
  • Amazon Alexa

    Make an api call

    Performs an arbitrary authorized API call.

    integromat
    actionbyintegromat
  • Amazon Alexa

    Simulate a skill

    Simulates an Alexa skill.

    integromat
    actionbyintegromat
  • Amazon Alexa

    List skills

    Retrieves a list of all Alexa skills

    integromat
    actionbyintegromat
  • Amazon Alexa

    Say a specific phrase

    This trigger fires every time you say "Alexa trigger" + the phrase that you have defined. For instance, if you set "party time" as the phrase, you can say "Alexa trigger party time" to have your lights loop colors.

    ifttt
    triggerbyifttt

Apps you need

Discord

Discord

Team Chat

A modern service for group voice, video, and text communication

Discord is the ultimate communication tool for gamers, allowing easy voice, video, and text chat with friends and communities. Whether you belong to a school club, gaming group or art community, Discord has got you covered.

Zapier

Zapier

Automation Platforms

No-code automation service

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