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
How it works?
When this trigger fires in 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
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 if you don't have one.
Connect Google Calendar to IFTTT.
Give IFTTT access to your Google Calendar account, using Google Calendar credentials.
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
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
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
Configure the data that is exchanged between Google Calendar and Discord.
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!
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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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Send channel message
Post a new message to a specific #channel you choose.
actionbyzapierautomateiopabbly-connectalbatoPost a message to a channel
This action will send a message from the IFTTT Bot to the channel you specify.
actionbyiftttSend a message by webhook bot
Sends a new message by executing a (custom) webhook bot.
actionbyintegromatPost 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.
actionbyiftttAdd role
assign a role to a user
actionbyzapierintegratelySend message
Send message
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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.
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 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.
