Google Calendar
MeisterTask
ifttt

An automated workflow using ifttt

Connects Google Calendar + MeisterTask

Create a MeisterTask task when a Google Calendar event starts

About this workflow template

This automation scenario allows you to connect Google Calendar and MeisterTask

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.

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

Diagram

Create a MeisterTask task when a Google Calendar event starts
Workflow diagram: Google Calendar + MeisterTask integration

How it works?

When this trigger fires in Google Calendar

Google Calendar

Any event starts 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 MeisterTask

MeisterTask

Create a task in MeisterTask

This Action will create a new task in the section you specify.

How to set up this workflow

This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Create a MeisterTask task when a Google Calendar event starts.

Part I

Configure Applications

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

  • Create IFTTT account.

    Create IFTTT account.

    Create IFTTT account if you don't have one.

  • Connect Google Calendar to IFTTT.

    Connect Google Calendar to IFTTT.

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

  • Connect MeisterTask to IFTTT.

    Connect MeisterTask to IFTTT.

    Give IFTTT access to your MeisterTask account, using MeisterTask 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

    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 MeisterTask

    Then set up an Action for MeisterTask

    Choose this action: Create a task (This Action will create a new task in the section you specify.).

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 Google Calendar and MeisterTask.

  • 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 Create a MeisterTask task when a Google Calendar event starts!

Supported triggers and actions

  • Google Calendar

    New event

    Triggers when an event is created.

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  • Google Calendar

    Event start

    Triggers when a specified amount of time before an event starts.

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  • Google Calendar

    New or updated event

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

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  • 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.

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  • 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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  • 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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  • MeisterTask

    Create task

    Creates a new task.

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  • MeisterTask

    Create a task

    This Action will create a new task in the section you specify.

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  • MeisterTask

    Create a comment

    Creates a comment.

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  • MeisterTask

    Create attachment

    Creates a new attachment.

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  • MeisterTask

    Create label

    Creates a new label.

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  • MeisterTask

    Create task label

    Creates a new task label.

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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.