An automated workflow using integromat
Connects Mattermost + Microsoft To Do
Create Microsoft To Do tasks from new pinned Mattermost posts
About this workflow template
This automation scenario allows you to connect Mattermost and Microsoft To Do
It can be build using Integromat, a no-code workflow automation tool. Integromat 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
Mattermost and Microsoft To Do can also be integrated using automation tools other than integromat:
Diagram
How it works?
When this trigger fires in Mattermost
Watch New Posts Pinned for a Channel in Mattermost
Triggers when a new post is pinned for the channel.
Then this action happens in Microsoft To Do
Create a Task in Microsoft To Do
Creates a new task with a file attachment (File size should not be above 3MB).
How to set up this workflow
This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Create Microsoft To Do tasks from new pinned Mattermost posts.
Part I
Configure Applications
First, we need to connect Mattermost and Microsoft To Do to Make.com.
Create Make.com account.
Create Make.com account if you don't have one.
Connect Mattermost to Make.com.
Give Make.com access to your Mattermost account, using Mattermost credentials.
Connect Microsoft To Do to Make.com.
Give Make.com access to your Microsoft To Do account, using Microsoft To Do credentials.
Part II
Build an integration workflow
Next, we need to create a workflow automation scenario using graphical no-code web interface of Make.com.
Set up a Trigger action for Mattermost
Choose the following trigger: Watch New Posts Pinned for a Channel (Triggers when a new post is pinned for the channel.).
Then set up an Action for Microsoft To Do
Choose this action: Create a Task (Creates a new task with a file attachment (File size should not be above 3MB).).
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 Mattermost and Microsoft To Do.
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 Microsoft To Do tasks from new pinned Mattermost posts!
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Triggers when a task is completed.
triggerbyzapierpabbly-connectNew list
Triggers when a new list is created.
triggerbyzapierpabbly-connectUpdated task
Triggers when a task is updated.
triggerbyzapierpabbly-connectWatch tasks
Triggers when a new task is created or modified.
triggerbyintegromatTask in list completed
This trigger fires when a task in a given list is completed
triggerbyifttt
Post message
Post a new message to a channel.
actionbyzapierintegratelypipedreamCreate a post
Creates a post.
actionbyintegromatpabbly-connectUpload a file
Uploads a file.
actionbyintegromatAdd a user to a team
Adds a user to a team.
actionbyintegromatpabbly-connectCreate a command
Creates a command for a team.
actionbyintegromatCreate a new user
Creates a new user on the system.
actionbyintegromatpabbly-connect
Apps you need
Mattermost is a secure and modern communication platform that facilitates collaboration and workflow orchestration across tools and teams. It offers enterprise-grade solutions for messaging that can be deployed on-premise or to cloud infrastructure under IT control.
Microsoft To Do is a smart app that simplifies your day-to-day task management. Its intelligent Suggestions enable you to focus on what's important and increase productivity, while making it easy to organize everything from shopping lists to event planning.
Make.com (Integromat) is a powerful automation tool that enables users to connect their favorite apps, services, and devices without any coding skills. With its unique features, users can automate even complex integrations easily and efficiently, saving time and effort. Integromat allows to connect apps and automate processes in a few clicks.
