Google Calendar
Discord
ifttt

An automated workflow using ifttt

Connects Google Calendar + Discord

Discord message when event begins

About this workflow template

This automation scenario allows you to connect Google Calendar and Discord

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 Discord can also be integrated using automation tools other than ifttt:

Diagram

Discord message when event begins
Workflow diagram: Google Calendar + Discord integration

How it works?

When this trigger fires in Google Calendar

Google Calendar

Event from search starts 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.

Then this action happens in Discord

Discord

Post a message to a channel in Discord

This action will send a message from the IFTTT Bot to the channel you specify.

How to set up this workflow

This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Discord message when event begins.

Part I

Configure Applications

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

    Connect Discord to IFTTT.

    Give IFTTT access to your Discord account, using Discord 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: 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.).

  • Then set up an Action for Discord

    Then set up an Action for Discord

    Choose this action: Post a message to a channel (This action will send a message from the IFTTT Bot to the channel 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 Discord.

  • 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 Discord message when event begins!

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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  • Discord

    Send channel message

    Post a new message to a specific #channel you choose.

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  • Discord

    Post a message to a channel

    This action will send a message from the IFTTT Bot to the channel you specify.

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  • Discord

    Send a message by webhook bot

    Sends a new message by executing a (custom) webhook bot.

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  • Discord

    Post a rich message to a channel

    This action will send a rich message from the IFTTT Bot to the channel you specify. Although most fields are optional, running the action requires content in the message body or content in at least one of the embed attributes.

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  • Discord

    Add role

    assign a role to a user

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  • Discord

    Send message

    Send message

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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.

Discord

Discord

Team Chat

A modern service for group voice, video, and text communication

Discord is the ultimate communication tool for gamers, allowing easy voice, video, and text chat with friends and communities. Whether you belong to a school club, gaming group or art community, Discord has got you covered.

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.