An automated workflow using ifttt
Connects Reddit + Spotify
Automatically add the top posts from the r/ListenToThis subreddit to a Spotify playlist
About this workflow template
This automation scenario allows you to connect Reddit and Spotify
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
Reddit and Spotify can also be integrated using automation tools other than ifttt:
How it works?
When this trigger fires in Reddit
New top post in subreddit in Reddit
This Trigger fires every time a new post becomes one of the ten top posts in the subreddit you specify.
Then this action happens in Spotify
Add track to a playlist in Spotify
This Action will search for a track and add the first result to a playlist you specify.
How to set up this workflow
This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Automatically add the top posts from the r/ListenToThis subreddit to a Spotify playlist.
Part I
Configure Applications
First, we need to connect Reddit and Spotify to IFTTT.
Create IFTTT account.
Create IFTTT account if you don't have one.
Connect Reddit to IFTTT.
Give IFTTT access to your Reddit account, using Reddit credentials.
Connect Spotify to IFTTT.
Give IFTTT access to your Spotify account, using Spotify 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 Reddit
Choose the following trigger: New top post in subreddit (This Trigger fires every time a new post becomes one of the ten top posts in the subreddit you specify.).
Then set up an Action for Spotify
Choose this action: Add track to a playlist (This Action will search for a track and add the first result to a playlist 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 Reddit and Spotify.
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 Automatically add the top posts from the r/ListenToThis subreddit to a Spotify playlist!
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Supported triggers and actions
New hot post in subreddit
Triggers when there is a new hot post in the top 10 of a subreddit.
triggerbyzapieriftttintegratelyalbatoNew post from search
This Trigger fires every time a new post submitted on reddit matches a search query you specify. NOTE: limited to 20 items per check.
triggerbyiftttAny new post in subreddit
This Trigger fires every time there is a new post in the subreddit you specify.
triggerbyiftttNew top post in subreddit
This Trigger fires every time a new post becomes one of the ten top posts in the subreddit you specify.
triggerbyiftttNew post saved by you
This Trigger fires every time you save a post on reddit.
triggerbyiftttNew post or comment matching search
Triggers when there is a new post or comment that matches a search string.
triggerbyzapier
Add track to a playlist
This Action will search for a track and add the first result to a playlist you specify.
actionbyiftttGet audio features for a track
Gets the audio features (duration, tempo, etc.) for a track.
actionbyzapierpipedreamCreate a playlist
Creates a new playlist.
actionbyintegromatpipedreamGet a track
Retrieves an existing track.
actionbyintegromatpipedreamAdd items to a playlist
Add items to a playlist
actionbypipedreamGet a category's playlists
Get a category's playlists
actionbypipedream
Apps you need
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