Beeminder
Google Calendar
ifttt

An automated workflow using ifttt

Connects Beeminder + Google Calendar

Add Beemergency days to your Google Calendar

About this workflow template

This automation scenario allows you to connect Beeminder and Google Calendar

It can be build using Ifttt, a no-code workflow automation tool. Ifttt 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.

Beeminder and Google Calendar can also be integrated using automation tools other than ifttt:

Diagram

Add Beemergency days to your Google Calendar
Workflow diagram: Beeminder + Google Calendar integration

How it works?

When this trigger fires in Beeminder

Beeminder

Beemergency day on any goal in Beeminder

This Trigger fires when any goal moves into the red (imminent derailment).

Then this action happens in Google Calendar

Google Calendar

Quick add event in Google Calendar

This Action will add an event to your Google Calendar. Simply include a detailed description of when and what.

How to set up this workflow

This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Add Beemergency days to your Google Calendar.

Part I

Configure Applications

First, we need to connect Beeminder and Google Calendar to IFTTT.

  • Create IFTTT account.

    Create IFTTT account.

    Create IFTTT account if you don't have one.

  • Connect Beeminder to IFTTT.

    Connect Beeminder to IFTTT.

    Give IFTTT access to your Beeminder account, using Beeminder credentials.

  • Connect Google Calendar to IFTTT.

    Connect Google Calendar to IFTTT.

    Give IFTTT access to your Google Calendar account, using Google Calendar credentials.

Part II

Build an integration workflow

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

  • Set up a Trigger action for Beeminder

    Set up a Trigger action for Beeminder

    Choose the following trigger: Beemergency day on any goal (This Trigger fires when any goal moves into the red (imminent derailment).).

  • Then set up an Action for Google Calendar

    Then set up an Action for Google Calendar

    Choose this action: Quick add event (This Action will add an event to your Google Calendar. Simply include a detailed description of when and what.).

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 Beeminder and Google Calendar.

  • 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 Add Beemergency days to your Google Calendar!

Supported triggers and actions

  • Google Calendar

    New event

    Triggers when an event is created.

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  • Google Calendar

    Event start

    Triggers a specified time before an event starts.

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    triggerbyzapierautomateio
  • Google Calendar

    New or updated event

    Triggers when an event is created or updated (except when it's cancelled).

    zapier
    triggerbyzapier
  • Google Calendar

    Any event starts

    This Trigger fires a set number of minutes before the starting time of any event on your Google Calendar. Note: The time in the ingredient will be based on the timezone set in Google Calendar.

    ifttt
    triggerbyifttt
  • Google Calendar

    Event from search starts

    This Trigger fires a set number of minutes before the starting time of an event on your Calendar that contains a specific keyword or phrase in the event’s Title, Description, or Location. Ingredient will be based on the zone set in Google.

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    triggerbyifttt
  • Google Calendar

    New event added

    This Trigger fires every time a new event is added to your Google Calendar. Note: The time in the ingredient will be based on the timezone set in Google Calendar.

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    triggerbyifttt
  • Beeminder

    Add datapoint

    This Action will add a new datapoint to a Beeminder goal.

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    actionbyifttt
  • Beeminder

    New datapoint

    Update a specific Beeminder goal with a new datapoint.

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    actionbyzapier
  • Beeminder

    Create a datapoint

    Adds a new datapoint to a user's goal.

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    actionbyintegromat
  • Beeminder

    Charge me

    This Action will charge your credit card the specified amount. If you don't have a credit card on file with Beeminder, or if there's a problem trying to charge it, we'll email you to let you know.

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    actionbyifttt
  • Beeminder

    Delete a datapoint

    Deletes a specified datapoint.

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    actionbyintegromat
  • Beeminder

    Make an api call

    Performs an arbitrary authorized API call.

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    actionbyintegromat

Apps you need

Google Calendar

Google Calendar

Calendar

A time management and scheduling tool for efficient day-to-day organization

Google Calendar, the free time-management web application, simplifies scheduling and organizing your daily events. Easily manage and share your schedule with customizable notifications, ensuring you stay on top of your commitments.

IFTTT

IFTTT

Automation Platforms

An automation service with a simple formula - IF This Then That

IFTTT helps to create applications connections with a simple statement: if this then that. For example: "Tweet your Instagrams as native photos on Twitter". You define a task by a trigger and an action.