An automated workflow using ifttt
Connects Google Calendar + Beeminder
Force yourself to add more events to Google Calendar
About this workflow template
This automation scenario allows you to connect Google Calendar and Beeminder
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.
Categories
Google Calendar and Beeminder can also be integrated using automation tools other than ifttt:
How it works?
When this trigger fires in Google Calendar
New event added in Google Calendar
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.
Then this action happens in Beeminder
Add datapoint in Beeminder
This Action will add a new datapoint to a Beeminder goal.
How to set up this workflow
This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Force yourself to add more events to Google Calendar.
Part I
Configure Applications
First, we need to connect Google Calendar and Beeminder 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 Beeminder to IFTTT.
Give IFTTT access to your Beeminder account, using Beeminder 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 Google Calendar
Choose the following trigger: 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.).
Then set up an Action for Beeminder
Choose this action: Add datapoint (This Action will add a new datapoint to a Beeminder goal.).
Part III
Test and Publish
Finally, we need to test this automation and publish it.
Customize data flow
Configure the data that is exchanged between Google Calendar and Beeminder.
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 Force yourself to add more events to Google Calendar!
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Supported triggers and actions
New event
Triggers when an event is created.
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Triggers when a specified amount of time before an event starts.
triggerbyzapierautomateioNew or updated event
Triggers when an event is created or updated (except when it's cancelled).
triggerbyzapierAny 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.
triggerbyiftttEvent 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.
triggerbyiftttNew 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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Add datapoint
This Action will add a new datapoint to a Beeminder goal.
actionbyiftttNew datapoint
Update a specific Beeminder goal with a new datapoint.
actionbyzapierCreate a datapoint
Adds a new datapoint to a user's goal.
actionbyintegromatCharge 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.
actionbyiftttDelete a datapoint
Deletes a specified datapoint.
actionbyintegromatMake an api call
Performs an arbitrary authorized API call.
actionbyintegromat
Apps you need
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.
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