This automation scenario allows you to connect Google Calendar and RescueTime
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.
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Google Calendar and RescueTime can also be integrated using automation tools other than ifttt:
When this trigger fires in Google Calendar
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.
Then this action happens in RescueTime
This Action will create a new highlight or action log entry. Highlight events show up as a list of accomplishments in your reports. Action events are similar, but they can be grouped and categorized as well.
This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to GCAL to RESCUE TIME.
Part I
First, we need to connect Google Calendar and RescueTime to IFTTT.
Create IFTTT account.
Create IFTTT account if you don't have one.
Connect Google Calendar to IFTTT.
Give IFTTT access to your Google Calendar account, using Google Calendar credentials.
Connect RescueTime to IFTTT.
Give IFTTT access to your RescueTime account, using RescueTime credentials.
Part II
Next, we need to create a workflow automation scenario using graphical no-code web interface of IFTTT.
Set up a Trigger action for Google Calendar
Choose the following trigger: 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.).
Then set up an Action for RescueTime
Choose this action: Log a highlight event (This Action will create a new highlight or action log entry. Highlight events show up as a list of accomplishments in your reports. Action events are similar, but they can be grouped and categorized as well.).
Part III
Finally, we need to test this automation and publish it.
Customize data flow
Configure the data that is exchanged between Google Calendar and RescueTime.
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 GCAL to RESCUE TIME!
Triggers when an event is created.
Triggers when a specified amount of time before an event starts.
Triggers when an event is created or updated (except when it's cancelled).
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.
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.
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.
Creates a new highlight or action log entry. Highlight events show up as a list of accomplishments in your reports. Action events are similar, but they can be grouped and categorized as well.
This Action will start a FocusTime session in RescueTime.
This Action will cancel an active FocusTime session in RescueTime. If there is not an active FocusTime session, it will do nothing.
Starts or stops a FocusTime session.
Adds offline time to your RescueTime account for the specified amount of minutes.
Creates a highlight event. Only for RescueTime Premium users.
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 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.