An automated workflow using ifttt
Connects Google Calendar + Trello
Publish Google Calendar events to Trello
About this workflow template
This automation scenario allows you to connect Google Calendar and Trello
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 Trello can also be integrated using automation tools other than ifttt:
Diagram
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 Trello
Create a card in Trello
This Action will create a card on the specified list in specified board.
How to set up this workflow
This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Publish Google Calendar events to Trello.
Part I
Configure Applications
First, we need to connect Google Calendar and Trello 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 Trello to IFTTT.
Give IFTTT access to your Trello account, using Trello 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 Trello
Choose this action: Create a card (This Action will create a card on the specified list in specified board.).
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 Trello.
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 Publish Google Calendar events to Trello!
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Supported triggers and actions
New event
Triggers when an event is created.
triggerbyzapierpabbly-connectalbatoEvent start
Triggers when a specified amount of time before an event starts.
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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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Create card
Adds a new card on a specific board and list.
actionbyzapierintegratelypipedreamalbatoCreate a card
This Action will create a card on the specified list in specified board.
actionbyiftttintegromatUpdate card
Update a card's name, description, due date, or position in list.
actionbyzapierintegratelypipedreamCreate board
Creates a new board.
actionbyzapierautomateiointegratelyMove card to list
Moves a specific card to a list on a specific board.
actionbyzapierintegratelypipedreamCreate comment
Writes a new comment on a specific card.
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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.
Trello is an easy-to-use collaboration tool that helps you organize your projects, no matter the size. With boards, lists, and cards, you can prioritize tasks and stay on top of everything from the big picture to the smallest details. Connect with your team in real-time and integrate with other key tools for seamless cross-team collaboration.
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.
