Instapaper
Google Docs
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An automated workflow using ifttt

Connects Instapaper + Google Docs

Save #Instapaper #Highlights as a document in #GoogleDrive.

About this workflow template

This automation scenario allows you to connect Instapaper and Google Docs

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.

Instapaper and Google Docs can also be integrated using automation tools other than ifttt:

Diagram

Save #Instapaper #Highlights as a document in #GoogleDrive.
Workflow diagram: Instapaper + Google Docs integration

How it works?

When this trigger fires in Instapaper

Instapaper

New highlight in Instapaper

This Trigger fires every time you highlight an item on Instapaper.

Then this action happens in Google Docs

Google Docs

Create a document in Google Docs

This action will create a new Google document at the path you specify.

How to set up this workflow

This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Save #Instapaper #Highlights as a document in #GoogleDrive..

Part I

Configure Applications

First, we need to connect Instapaper and Google Docs to IFTTT.

  • Create IFTTT account.

    Create IFTTT account.

    Create IFTTT account if you don't have one.

  • Connect Instapaper to IFTTT.

    Connect Instapaper to IFTTT.

    Give IFTTT access to your Instapaper account, using Instapaper credentials.

  • Connect Google Docs to IFTTT.

    Connect Google Docs to IFTTT.

    Give IFTTT access to your Google Docs account, using Google Docs 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 Instapaper

    Set up a Trigger action for Instapaper

    Choose the following trigger: New highlight (This Trigger fires every time you highlight an item on Instapaper.).

  • Then set up an Action for Google Docs

    Then set up an Action for Google Docs

    Choose this action: Create a document (This action will create a new Google document at the path 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 Instapaper and Google Docs.

  • 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 Save #Instapaper #Highlights as a document in #GoogleDrive.!

Supported triggers and actions

  • Google Docs

    New document

    Triggers when a new document is added (inside any folder).

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  • Google Docs

    New document in folder

    Triggers when a new document is added to a specific folder (but not its subfolders).

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  • Google Docs

    New document added

    This trigger fires when a new document is added to a Google Drive folder. Note: only works for docs created after the Applet is turned on.

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  • Google Docs

    Watch documents

    Triggers when a new document is created or modified in a specific folder.

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  • Google Docs

    New folder

    Triggered when a new folder is added.

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  • Google Docs

    Document is created

    Document is created

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  • Instapaper

    Save item

    This Action will save a new item to Instapaper.

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  • Instapaper

    Add url

    Add url

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  • Instapaper

    Add page

    Add a URL to an Instapaper account.

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  • Instapaper

    Add link

    Adds a link to your Instapaper account.

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  • Instapaper

    New item saved

    This Trigger fires every time you save a new item to Instapaper.

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  • Instapaper

    New liked item

    This Trigger fires every time you like a new item in Instapaper.

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IFTTT

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An automation service with a simple formula - IF This Then That

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