An automated workflow using ifttt
Connects Pocket + Beeminder
Finish more articles in Pocket
About this workflow template
This automation scenario allows you to connect Pocket and Beeminder
It can be build using Ifttt, a no-code workflow automation tool. Ifttt allows you to create automated bots 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
Pocket and Beeminder can also be integrated using automation tools other than ifttt:
Diagram
How it works?
When this trigger fires in Pocket
New item archived in Pocket
This Trigger fires every time an item is archived in Pocket.
Then this action happens in Beeminder
Add datapoint in Beeminder
This Action will add a new datapoint to a Beeminder goal.
How to set up this workflow
This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Finish more articles in Pocket.
Part I
Configure Applications
First, we need to connect Pocket and Beeminder to IFTTT.
Create IFTTT account.
Create IFTTT account if you don't have one.
Connect Pocket to IFTTT.
Give IFTTT access to your Pocket account, using Pocket credentials.
Connect Beeminder to IFTTT.
Give IFTTT access to your Beeminder account, using Beeminder 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 Pocket
Choose the following trigger: New item archived (This Trigger fires every time an item is archived in Pocket.).
Then set up an Action for Beeminder
Choose this action: Add datapoint (This Action will add a new datapoint to a Beeminder goal.).
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 Pocket and Beeminder.
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 Finish more articles in Pocket!
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Supported triggers and actions
Any new item
This Trigger fires every time any new item is added to Pocket.
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Triggers when you add a new item.
triggerbyzapierautomateiopipedreamNew tagged item
Triggers when you tag an item.
triggerbyzapierautomateiopipedreamNew favorite item
Triggers when you favorite an item.
triggerbyzapieriftttNew archived item
Triggers when you archive an item.
triggerbyzapierautomateiopipedreamNew item tagged
This Trigger fires every time you tag an item with a specific tag in Pocket.
triggerbyifttt
Add datapoint
This Action will add a new datapoint to a Beeminder goal.
actionbyiftttNew datapoint
Update a specific Beeminder goal with a new datapoint.
actionbyzapierCreate a datapoint
Adds a new datapoint to a user's goal.
actionbyintegromatCharge me
This Action will charge your credit card the specified amount. If you don't have a credit card on file with Beeminder, or if there's a problem trying to charge it, we'll email you to let you know.
actionbyiftttDelete a datapoint
Deletes a specified datapoint.
actionbyintegromatMake an api call
Performs an arbitrary authorized API call.
actionbyintegromat
Apps you need
Beeminder alternatives
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